You’ve likely seen the unsettling news about the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), specifically H5N1, which has jumped species from birds to dairy cows, wild mammals, and even humans. But did you know our pets are at risk, too? Since the U.S. outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus. And since 2022, there have been 74 confirmed cases of bird flu in domestic cats reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. How worried should we be for our furry friends? Read More
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