Raw poultry and milk can spread the avian flu virus to pets, particularly cats. Cooked meat and pasteurized milk won’t spread it.
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Pets can get bird flu from eating raw food | 13newsnow.com
Several pet cats have become sick and died from bird flu infections over the past month. The cats contracted the virus after drinking raw milk or …
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First severe human case of bird flu in US: ‘Concerning’ mutation’ – USA Today
The CDC has confirmed a total of 66 human cases of bird flu across the United States as of Friday, although the number is believed to be higher.
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Pet Food Recall Linked to Bird Flu Contamination: What to Know – CNET
Northwest Naturals, a pet food company, is recalling a batch of its raw turkey pet food after a cat died from bird flu linked to the product. In a …
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Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations – The New York Times
Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said.
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Cats can get sick with bird flu — here’s how to protect them, and the pet food recall you need to know
Following one pet fatality, Oregon health officials have traced the cat’s illness to frozen cat food that contained raw turkey.
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CDC warns of bird flu mutations in first severe U.S. case – KCRA
A genetic analysis of the H5N1 bird flu in a Louisiana patient reveals potential mutations for human transmissibility, says the CDC.
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Cats keep catching and spreading a puzzling and deadly disease: Is your cat safe?
… birds and mice, which can carry bird flu. By their very nature, cats have more “opportunity” to get infected with bird flu, said Dr. Michael …
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Nationwide voluntary recall of pet food linked to bird flu – YouTube
A house cat has died and several big cats across the country. SUBSCRIBE | http://bit.ly/2Z6mT7N Follow 6 News: https://www.instagram.com/kcennews/ …
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Pet food recalled in Michigan after batch tests positive for bird flu virus – Midland Daily News
Northwest Naturals is recalling some pet foods sold in Midland, Midwest after a batch tested positive for the bird flu virus, linked to a cat’s …
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