We used to assume bird flu was a risk solely for outdoor hunters, but new data suggests the virus is entering the home ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A subtype of avian influenza, known as H5N1, continues to spread ...

More than 140 domestic cats in the country have been infected with bird flu since 2022. While the likelihood of your cat getting bird flu is rare, the recent increase in cats who've contracted the ...

Your orange tabby might be a vicious mouser. But house cats are not wild animals, and most veterinarians advise against feeding companion animals raw food because of pathogens like salmonella and ...

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 ...

A small but growing number of house cats have gotten sick from H5N1, the bird flu strain driving the current U.S. outbreak, after eating raw food or drinking unpasteurized milk. (Moment/Getty Images) ...

A few cats have died from bird flu, and there have been a handful of recalls of raw pet food. Here's what pet owners should know about the risks, and how to keep pets safe. Next, we look at the risk ...

Both cats and dogs can contract the virus, but cats are at higher risk for severe illness. We asked an expert what you can do about it. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her ...

Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/”best ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is sounding alarms to pet parents after "at least two" cats have been linked to the bird flu in the state, and that's just the beginning. The WSDA ...

This is a KFF Health News story. 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 ...