Potentially deadly bird flu found in more pet food

Raw food for pets is all the rage. Is the fad worth the risk of bird flu, salmonella?
The spread of raw meat and poultry isn't a witch’s brew but dinner for the rich and powerful … dog or cat. Well-heeled pet owners nationwide are taking up the fad of feeding Sparky the way his ancestors dined thousands of years ago – on raw foods.
Up to 5 Cats Sick After Bird Flu Found in Raw Pet Food Brand, Marking the Second Such Occurrence in Weeks
Up to five house cats are sick after raw pet food they consumed was found to contain bird flu, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH). It marks the second such occurrence in December 2024.
Up to 5 house cats sick after bird flu found in 2nd raw pet food brand: Health officials
Another brand of raw pet food has been found to contain bird flu and has made at least five house cats presumably sick with the virus, health officials say.
San Bernardino County man says his cats died after drinking raw milk contaminated with bird flu
With concern over the bird flu continuing to mount across the country, one Inland Empire man says that his beloved pets fell victim to the virus after drinking contaminated raw milk.
Up to 5 cats sickened in California after bird flu found in another raw pet food brand
Los Angeles County health officials warned pet owners on Tuesday about feeding pets raw food after a house cat tested positive for bird flu.
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