Bird Flu and Cats Tip

Bird Flu and Cats Tip

By: Dr. Debra Primovic

There has been a lot of information in the news about the bird flu. The Bird Flu, also called the Avian flu is a virus known as H5N1 that usually infects poultry or wild birds.

It has been reported that cats that have ingested infected raw poultry have been susceptible to the virus.

To help protect your cat, don't feed raw poultry.

For more tips on how to protect your cat, please read Avian Flu and Domestic Cats.


 
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