Scientists issue warning after detecting concerning surge in infection in domestic cats: 'Should be closely monitored'

Scientists issue warning after detecting concerning surge in infection in domestic cats: 'Should be closely monitored'

A scientific review of two decades of information found a dramatic uptick in feline infections of the avian flu in recent years.  What's happening? Scientists at the University of Maryland conducted a systematic review of scientific literature from 2004 to 2024 to assess the epidemiology and global distribution of avian flu in cats. They found what they described as a "drastic flux" in infections among domestic cats in 2023 and 2024 after the em…