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Avian influenza confirmed in Galveston County birds; health officials urge public caution

There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the risk to the general public is low, however, health officials advised the public to stay cautious. Read More

Bird flu confirmed in Galveston County; officials urge caution, pet monitoring

Call Galveston County Animal Resource Center to report sick or dead birds. Read More

Oregon pet food company recalls cat food over bird flu contamination. What you should know

Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling its Feline Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food after a cat in Oregon contracted bird flu and died. Read More

Cat in San Francisco euthanized after latest bird flu infection tied to raw pet food

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Federal health officials are warning that certain lots of raw cat food may be contaminated with H5N1 bird flu after a pet cat in San Francisco that ate the food became infected ... Read More

Galveston County confirms avian influenza in local bird population

Twenty-seven birds have been reported dead across the county, and six of them have been sent to the University of Texas Medical Branch for diagnostic testing and confirmation of the ... Read More

Possible human bird flu case in Washington state, first in U.S. in 9 months

Health officials in Washington state say they have identified the nation’s first human case of bird flu since February, pending confirmatory testing. A Grays Harbor County, Washington, resident ... Read More

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington State, where a resident is hospitalized with a rare avian influenza strain never before seen in humans. Read More

10 Happy Parrot Behaviors Every Pet Parent Should Know

Little gestures that show your feathery companion is content. Read More