Consumer News What Cat Owners Should Know About Bird Flu

Bird flu outbreak: What does it mean for cats, dogs and other pets?

Bird flu is spreading across North America and Europe, and some pet owners are growing concerned as they hear reports that millions of chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys have been culled worldwide in ... Read More

KY confirms bird flu case. Does it pose a risk to humans? Will egg prices go up?

Not a great risk. While humans who come in contact with affected birds can catch H5 bird flu, there is relatively low risk, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2024 ... Read More

What you need to know about bird flu as another case found in Delaware

This marks the second known case of bird flu in Delaware this season, following a November incident in a backyard chicken flock. The highly pathogenic virus spreads quickly among wild birds and can ... Read More

Bird flu in Wisconsin; poultry shows, exhibitions suspended in 4 counties

DATCP is suspending all poultry-related events in four counties in an effort to stop the spread of bird flu. Poultry shows, exhibitions, swap meets, and movement of poultry has been suspended in Rock, ... Read More

Texas health alert | Potentially deadly bird flu poses threat to animals, including cats

Potentially deadly avian flu, or H5 bird flu, has been found in wild birds in all 50 states. Other animals, including cats and cows, are highly susceptible to it. Read More

Tulare veterinarian discovers promising avian flu treatment for cats

A new study of avian flu in cats, led by the University of Maryland, focused on a discovery by veterinarian Dr. Jake Gomez, who treated four infected cats at Cross Street Small Animal Veterinary ... Read More