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While rare, bird flu has infected over 140 cats since 2022, according to government data. Here's how to protect your pets.
A pair of Maine Coon cats who were rescued in an “atrocious” condition from a filthy household are ready to find a new home.
A new report details the bird flu cases of two pet cats in Michigan whose owners work in the dairy industry. Earlier in the ...
Bird flu was nearly everywhere in the U.S.—in chickens, cows, pet cats and even humans. Cases have gone down, but experts ...
The tigers were born to Siberian tiger Stormi on May 20, 2025. They underwent their first veterinary examination on July 14.
Will free-roaming cats become the species that enables bird flu to hop to humans?
House cats with bird flu could pose a risk to public health Pet owners probably shouldn't be afraid their cats will give them bird flu but taking precautions is good for pets ...
Cats are, indeed, susceptible to the H5N1 strain of avian flu. Considering the millions of cats in the U.S. (an estimated 42 million American households are home to at least one cat), the ...
Three pet owners whose cats got bird flu describe their symptoms and quick declines. As such cases mount, public health experts are warning about raw meat and raw milk.
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets. Oregon health officials have traced the cat’s illness to ...
A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
So, cat owners should be aware of the ongoing spread of bird flu. "By reducing the risk to your cats, you reduce the risk to yourself," Rasmussen said.