Avian Influenza in Indoor Cats: A New Concern for Veterinary Medicine
A recent CDC report has confirmed that two indoor pet cats in Michigan developed severe neurological signs and died from highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1). These cases are the first known instances of strictly indoor cats becoming infected without direct exposure to affected poultry or dairy farms, raising concerns about alternative transmission routes.
Deadly Bird Flu Spreads to Cats Through Pet Food—Is Your Clients at Risk?
A second U.S. pet food company has issued a recall as the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus spreads to household cats, raising alarms among pet owners and veterinarians alike. Wild Coast Raw, a raw pet food brand, voluntarily recalled two lots of its products after cats in multiple states tested positive for the virus, which they contracted after consuming contaminated meat.
Stray Cat in San Mateo County Tests Positive for H5N1 Bird Flu
State veterinary and health officials have confirmed a case of H5N1 bird flu in a domestic stray cat in San Mateo County, California. The infection, which is not related to the recent bird flu outbreak in a backyard flock, was found in a stray cat from Half Moon Bay. After showing symptoms, the cat was taken to the Peninsula Humane Society, where veterinarians conducted tests that confirmed the presence of H5N1. Sadly, due to the cat's condition, it was euthanized.