Pet health alert issued amid bird flu outbreaks

The Brief

  • A health alert has been issued due to recent cases of bird flu in cats.
  • Avian flu can be deadly for cats.
  • Dogs and other mammals can also contract bird flu, experts said.

OAKLAND, Calif. A health alert has been issued for cat owners, as veterinarians are seeing cases of bird flu among felines.

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“Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death,” according to the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA).

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