Joseph Journell’s attempt to improve his aging cat’s health became a nightmare. The 56-year-old San Bernardino resident lost two beloved pets after giving them unpasteurized milk that was later discovered to contain the bird flu virus. His story serves as a heartbreaking warning about the risks of raw animal products during the ongoing avian influenza outbreak.
A Well-Intentioned Decision Turns Tragic
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Journell had been drinking raw milk from a Fresno company called Raw Farm for several months. He believed in its health benefits. When his 14-year-old tabby Alexander started losing weight, Journell thought sharing this “natural” product might help.
“I was trying to make him healthier and make him live longer,” Journell explained. Instead, the decision had devastating consequences…