Jan 20, 2025 · According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, cats seem to be susceptible to severe illness from bird flu, often resulting in death. Here’s what you need to know about bird flu to keep your cat safe.

9 hours ago · More than 80 domestic cats have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022. This is a KFF Health News story. More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed ...

Jan 31, 2025 · Here are the main signs of bird flu in cats to look out for: 1. General Signs of Illness. The first signs of avian influenza in cats are often fairly vague and non-specific. These might include a loss of appetite, lethargy and seeming quieter than usual, and a fever. Affected cats may hide away more, stop playing, and seem withdrawn.

Aug 13, 2024 · Learn about the potential risk of cats getting bird flu and how to recognize the signs. Our vet explains everything you need to know to keep your feline friend safe.

Dec 23, 2024 · Can cats get bird flu? Yes. Cats, including both domestic and wild cats, such as tigers, mountain lions, lynx, etc., are particularly sensitive to H5N1 bird flu and care should be taken to not expose these animals to the virus. How do cats catch bird flu? What are the symptoms of bird flu in cats? Cats may have any of the following symptoms:

Jan 16, 2025 · Like many cat parents, you may be worried about your cat contracting bird flu. However, there are plenty of proactive things you can do to reduce your pet’s risks. Here’s a veterinary perspective on bird flu in cats, along with guidance on how to keep your cat safe.

May 1, 2024 · This page provides considerations for veterinarians related to H5N1 bird flu in cats

Aug 19, 2024 · As bird flu spreads in cats, cows and other animals, it has more opportunity to adapt to easily infect humans. For two and a half years, a deadly strain of avian influenza often referred to...

Jan 22, 2025 · The strain of bird flu currently circulating has not adapted to easily infect humans or spread among us. Still, bird flu viruses mutate over time, cautions Sykes. So when house cats get sick with H5N1 and then cuddle up to their people, this creates more opportunities for bird flu to potentially adapt to a human host.

Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the cattle outbreak began. Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death.