Bird flu outbreak in house cats: high-risk but survival possible
Bird flu hits cats particularly hard. Just last week an infected cat was euthanized in California after eating raw pet food. But a University of Maryland-led study out today in One Health shows promising results when an infected cat gets early care and treatment.
FDA Confirms H5N1 in RAWR Raw Cat Food: Nearly 70 Feline Cases Nationwide in 2025
The FDA has confirmed H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) in two lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats after a San Francisco cat tested positive and was euthanized. Nearly 70 cats in the U.S. have been infected with H5N1 in 2025, many linked to raw pet food or raw milk. The affected lots (CCS 25 077 and CCS 250 093) were distributed nationwide in frozen 2.5-lb bags. While no human cases have been connected to handling raw pet food, veterinarians are urged to caution clients about the risks of raw diets and monitor cats for respiratory or neurologic illness.
H5N1 in Cats: What You’re Missing and How to Protect Your Patients
Discover the latest on H5N1 (avian influenza) in cats, including how the virus spreads, its clinical signs, and how veterinarians can diagnose and treat infected animals. Learn the zoonotic risks, preventative measures, and what you need to do to protect both your feline patients and their owners. Stay updated on this deadly virus with essential facts and expert advice for veterinary professionals.
Cat Dies After Eating Contaminated Pet Food: The Deadly Bird Flu Risk You Never Knew About!
A tragic incident in Oregon linked a cat’s death to raw frozen pet food contaminated with H5N1 bird flu. Northwest Naturals recalls Feline Turkey Recipe nationwide after a confirmed link between the virus and the pet food. Learn about the risks, recall details, and what pet owners need to know.