Two felines in New York City contract bird flu, highlighted by recent incidents, with health officials continuing to warn against consuming raw food.
The ongoing avian influenza, or bird flu, outbreak continues to raise concerns among health authorities, with the New York City Health Department advising cat owners not to feed their pets raw food from Savage Cat Food. This recommendation stems from three confirmed cases of bird flu in cats over the past two months, potentially linked to the company's food.
The affected cats exhibited symptoms such as fever, appetite loss, and respiratory difficulties, with one cat succumbing to the illness. Another cat, who didn't directly consume the food, was infected after being exposed to a sick cat that had eaten Savage Cat Food. A third cat survived the virus after falling ill, though it wasn't tested for bird flu.
NYC Health Department Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse urged New Yorkers to contact their veterinarians if their cats showed signs of illness after consuming Savage Cat Food or any other raw meat or dairy products. The concerned lot number for the packages is 11152026.
Meanwhile, officials in New Jersey have also reported bird flu cases in outdoor cats in Hunterdon County. As a result, Wild Coast Raw food has been recalled due to its link with bird flu cases in Oregon and Washington.
Pet owners are encouraged to monitor their cats for symptoms such as fever, appetite loss, inflamed eyes, and respiratory difficulties, among others. To minimize the risk of bird flu, avoid feeding cats raw food or unpasteurized dairy products. For those planning to switch their cat's food, consider the best dry cat foods available in the market.
Health authorities are working with cat owners, veterinary staff, and the respective pet food companies to address this issue. As the bird flu outbreak continues, it's crucial for pet owners to stay informed and seek veterinary advice promptly if they have any concerns about their cats' health.
- The recent cases of bird flu in cats in New York City and New Jersey have prompted a recommendation by the NYC Health Department for cat owners not to feed their pets raw food from Savage Cat Food or any other raw meat or dairy products.
- Three confirmed cases of bird flu in cats over the past two months have been linked to Savage Cat Food, with affected cats exhibiting symptoms such as fever, appetite loss, and respiratory difficulties.
- Officials in New Jersey have also reported bird flu cases in outdoor cats, leading to the recall of Wild Coast Raw food due to its link with bird flu cases in Oregon and Washington.
- To minimize the risk of bird flu, pet owners are advised to avoid feeding cats raw food or unpasteurized dairy products.
- Health-and-wellness experts recommend monitoring cats for symptoms such as fever, appetite loss, inflamed eyes, and respiratory difficulties, and considering switching to the best dry cat foods available in the market.
