Can Pets Get Bird Flu? 7 Symptoms to Look for in Cats and Dogs By Sarah Vincent, March 11, 2025 Bird flu has been making a lot of headlines since cases of the disease have surged, sending egg prices soaring and people into a slight panic of catching the disease. We know the risk of […]
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Wild Coast Raw sickens cats that tested positive for bird flu in Multnomah, Clackamas counties; state doctor warns of more cases By Jamie Parfitt, Alma McCarty, February 14, 2025 Two cats in Multnomah County were put down recently after contracting bird flu, an outbreak which agricultural officials in Oregon and Washington have linked to an […]
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House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health By Sarah Boden, February 10, 2025 More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, as well as feral cats and pets that spend time […]
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Avian influenza A (H5N1) in cats Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats). […]
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Outlines Ways to Reduce Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Cats January 17, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing pet owners and animal caretakers with information about ways to reduce the risk to their animals of contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or H5N1). Felines, […]
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Vets Share The Most Common Signs Of Lyme Disease In Dogs Jillian Wilson, June 7, 2024 Summer brings lots of great elements, such as barbecues, beach days and later sunsets ― but it also means the start of a widely despised time: tick season. The small parasites can be hugely problematic in many parts of the […]
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14 Warning Signs Your Pet May Be Sick (and What to Do) Jennifer Billock, May 15, 2024 As all pet owners know, our four-legged furries are more than friends — they’re family members. So when they seem sick, it can be easy to decide to drop everything and run to the vet. The good news […]
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Traveling with dogs to the US? The new rules you’ll need to follow Mike Stobbe, May 8, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday. The new rules […]
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Zoonotic Diseases and Pets FAQ The American Veterinary Medical Association released some information regarding zoonotic diseases and the risk they can pose to pets and their owners. To learn more, visit the AVMA website >>>
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Know the difference between kennel cough and mysterious dog illness; how grooming spas are upping cleaning protocols By Cali Hubbard, December 11, 2023 BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – An infectious respiratory disease among dogs has been reported in at least 16 states, not including Louisiana. As more people look to board their dogs ahead of the holidays, […]
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