As bird flu spreads, how worried should pet owners be about their animal contracting the virus?

While bird flu has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in the United States, there have also been dozens of reported cases found in cats. One even died last month in Oregon after contracting ... Read More

Bird flu virus detected in more raw pet food, public health warns

Pet owners are urged to refrain from feeding their animal companions Monarch Raw Pet Food after the H5 bird flu virus was detected in product samples, the Los Angeles County Department of Public ... Read More

Los Angeles officials warn against raw pet food as H5N1 bird flu infection in cat confirmed

Los Angeles county public health officials have issued a new warning to pet owners to stop feeding dogs and cats raw pet food after the H5N1 bird flu virus was found in product samples. "The Los ... Read More

Why Ohio doctors are worried about bird flu for pet owners

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — More cases of the avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in Ohio in recent weeks. According to the United Nations, it has killed more than 300 million ... Read More

Bird flu proves fatal to cats: Here's how to protect your pets

Jim Keen, DVM, director of vet sciences at the Center for a Humane Economy in Maryland, noted that infected cats have shown respiratory and neurological symptoms. Felines are "extremely susceptible" ... Read More

Bird flu in pets: Arizona veterinarian calls for calm while suggesting preventive measures

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, continues to spread across the U.S. There have been nine positive cases involving cats in December 2024 across the U.S., according to the USDA. No cases of ... Read More

Cat owners beware as pet food with bird flu risk is recalled

Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/"best ... Read More

Pet health alert issued amid bird flu outbreaks

A health alert has been issued due to recent cases of bird flu in cats. Avian flu can be deadly for cats. Dogs and other mammals can also contract bird flu, experts said. OAKLAND, Calif. - A health ... Read More

Raw food for pets is all the rage. Is the fad worth the risk of bird flu, salmonella?

Duck necks as pink as a set of gums. Rabbit hearts. Beef bone. Turkey liver. The spread of raw meat and poultry isn't a witch’s brew but dinner for the rich and powerful … dog or cat. Well-heeled pet ... Read More

How To Protect Your Pet From Bird Flu

Emma Marsden is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek who has lived in the U.K and the U.S. Her interests are trending news, politics, crime, culture, travel, and entertainment. Emma has worked for ... Read More

Bird flu Illinois: Latest cases and what you should know as virus spreads

A number of bird flu cases have been reported in the Chicago area in recent weeks, leading to many questions about how quickly the virus is spreading and how worried residents should be. The spread ... Read More