Everyday brings news of the spread of avian influenza A (H5N1), affecting flocks in more states, livestock, zoo animals and ...
A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak.
Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.
Avian influenza is widespread among wild birds and is causing outbreaks in poultry and U.S. dairy cows, with several recent cases reported in dairy and poultry workers. There have been 67 reported ...