It's time to worry about bird flu in cats
- Experts warn that raw pet food can harm pets, particularly cats, linked to H5N1 bird flu deaths, as reported by Olivia Ferrari from National Geographic.
- A recall was issued for raw turkey pet food after a cat died from H5N1, with genetic testing confirming virus matches.
- Tim Hanson filed a lawsuit against Wild Coast Pet Foods, seeking $8,000 for veterinary costs related to his cat, Kira, who contracted bird flu.
- Since 2022, the U.S. Agriculture Department has recorded 126 cat infections from bird flu, primarily through food or milk, increasing health warnings from the CDC and recalls by several pet food manufacturers.
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Cat food distributed in Wyoming has been recalled due to bird flu contaminiation
CASPER, Wyo. — Cat food is being recalled in Wyoming, due to potentially containing H5N1, also known as “bird flu.”That’s according to a release from Laramie County Public Health, which stated that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled Savage Cat Food Large Chicken Boxes 84 oz. and Small Chicken Boxes 21 oz. due to possible contamination of H5N1.These specific products have a “Better If Used By” date of 11/15/2026.“The boxes were di…
Bird flu in New York kitten triggers cat food recall in 14 states
Samples of a popular cat food have tested positive for avian flu and are being recalled by the manufacturer, according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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