H5N1 Avian Flu in Cats

H5N1 Avian Flu in Cats

The other day, I said that finding H5N1 avian flu in dogs was unsurprising. That also applies (probably even more so) to cats. We’ve known for years that cats are susceptible to H5N1, and since some cats spend a lot of time unsupervised outside and interact with (and eat) birds, they have lots of chances for (sometimes quite high) exposure.

Go to full article: https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2023/04/articles/animals/cats/h5n1-avian-flu-in-cats/

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