2025年1月20日 · According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats seem to be susceptible to severe illness from bird flu, often resulting in death. Here’s what you need to know about bird flu to keep your cat safe.

6 天之前 · What is Bird Flu in Cats? Bird flu, also called H5N1 avian influenza, is a flu virus.It causes severe illness and death in all types of birds, particularly wild birds, ducks, geese, and chickens ...

2024年8月19日 · As bird flu spreads in cats, cows and other animals, it has more opportunity to adapt to easily infect humans. For two and a half years, a deadly strain of avian influenza often referred to...

H5N1 can cause serious, even life-threatening illness in cats. Up to 70% of infected cats die of their infections. What are the symptoms of H5N1 in cats?

Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the outbreak in cattle began. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death.

2025年2月23日 · From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! While avian flu, commonly known as bird flu, continues to spread among animals in our region, some cat owners are worried their pets are at risk of the viral disease. Dr. Stephen Cole, director of the Clinical Infectious Disease Laboratory at the Veterinary Hospital at the ...

2024年12月23日 · Can people get bird flu from cats? It's unlikely that people would become infected with bird flu viruses through contact with an infected cat, but it is possible. Sick animals may be able to transmit H5N1 bird flu virus to people in their saliva, feces, or other body fluids.

2025年2月17日 · Learn about the potential risk of cats getting bird flu and how to recognize the signs. Our vet explains everything you need to know to keep your feline friend safe.

2024年5月1日 · While it's unlikely that people would become infected with bird flu viruses through contact with an infected wild, stray, feral, or domestic cat, it is possible—especially if there is prolonged and unprotected exposure to the animal.

2025年2月14日 · Mammalian Infections: Beyond avian species, H5N1 has been detected in various mammals, including domestic cats.In February 2025, a stray cat in Half Moon Bay, California, tested positive for the virus, underscoring the importance of vigilance among pet owners. Bird Flu Detected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to monitor the situation, emphasizing that while the ...