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How to protect your pets from bird flu
In prior bird flu outbreaks, there’ve been several documented cases of feline-to-feline spread, but ingestion seems to be the primary route of exposure for pets in the current outbreak, says Coleman. If an outdoor cat catches an infected bird or rodent, that can make them sick.
Two Kansas cats have contracted bird flu. What vets say about keeping your pets safe
Officials in Pottawatomie County, Kansas reported on March 6 that two cats had tested positive for bird flu. Owners concerned about the virus can keep their cats indoors and reassess their diets.
Your questions about cats and bird flu risk, answered
San Jose, Calif. — Bird flu isn’t just affecting chickens and cows; it’s hitting pet cats.
Is your pet susceptible to catching bird flu?
With the recent spike in bird flu across Ohio, it would be advisable to keep a close eye on your pets. Cats, much more than dogs, are at risk of catching the virus, veterinary experts say, although they don’t know why that’s the case.
Cats with bird flu reported in Manhattan
A veterinary hospital in Manhattan is reporting that two cats have tested positive for bird flu. On Thursday, March 6, the TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital located in Manhattan warned Pottawatomie County residents that two cats had tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the county.
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