New data suggest that cats can get bird flu from people. The infected cats were owned by dairy workers. Doctors say it’s possible to get bird flu from pets, but unlikely to be an issue for most ...

H5N1, which was first detected in 1996 in China and was found in the United States in 2022, has affected 160 million poultry ...

“If you want to fill up your bird feeder or change the water in your bird bath, wear surgical-style gloves and wash your hands well afterward,” he says. But if you have a cat and they develop symptoms ...

A new case of bird flu was reported in Maryland — the seventh known case but the first in central Maryland. The most recent ...

They consumed contaminated milk and became ill. I don’t think we’re seeing cats infected in a backyard bird feeder or bird bath, but could it happen? Yes. Depending upon your level of concern ...

There have also been cases in humans and other mammals, including dairy cows, seals, bears, and cats. Dairy cows ... For those with backyard bird feeders or bird baths, Schaffner suggested using ...

The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to wild bird deaths, slaughtered livestock, and hazardous conditions for dairy industry ...

Officials urged pet owners not to feed cats raw food. Officials are also urging bird owners to exercise bio-security to keep their flocks safe. "We really stress dedicated footwear, foot baths ...