Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A subtype of avian influenza, known as H5N1, continues to spread ...

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 ...

Is bird flu actually a threat to your cat? Bird flu can spread to cats and other domestic pets through a variety of ways, including contact with contaminated animals or environments. Symptoms have a ...

The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets. Bird flu has been spreading for years in wild ...

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 ...

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) ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. The bird flu that is driving up the cost of eggs is also ...

While bird flu has caused outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows in the United States, there have also been dozens of reported cases found in cats. One even died last month in Oregon after contracting ...

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 ...