The US Food and Drug Administration said it is tracking multiple cases of H5N1 bird flu in domestic and wild cats, including cases linked to contaminated pet food.

Both cats and dogs can contract the virus, but cats are at higher risk for severe illness. We asked an expert what you can do about it.

Keep your cats inside: If you do not already have a catio and just allow your cats to roam at night, this needs to stop. Besides the danger of being hit by a car or killed by a wild animal when out roaming, your cat is also going to be exposed to disease like parasites, fleas and ticks, and viruses like the avian flu.