H5N1 Cats

By: Najla Alexander Westfield officials announced that their Regional Health Department (WRHD) is urging pet owners to be vigilant following reports of bird flu (H5N1) in cats.The virus has recently been detected in several outdoor cats in Hunterdon County and over 100 domestic cats nationwide, Westfield officials stated.

On Thursday, March 6, the TimberCreek Veterinary Hospital located in Manhattan warned Pottawatomie County residents that two cats had tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in the co…

"The risk of H5 infection to the general population continues to remain low," said County Commissioner and Health Liason Shaun C. Van Doren.

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New research reveals cats can contract bird flu from infected humans. Learn about transmission pathways, symptoms to watch for and how to protect your companion

A feral cat in New Jersey is dead after contracting the highly pathogenic avian flu, marking the first feline outbreak in the nation’s most densely populated state.

More news emerges about the newest version of avian flu, and it could mean big trouble for Georgia animal owners.

Washington officials report some indoor cats in the state have tested positive for bird flu and offer ways to keep your pets safe.

Wild Coast LLC dba Wild Coast Raw of Olympia, WA, is recalling frozen Boneless Free Range Chicken Formula raw pet food for cats because it has tested

More news emerges about the newest version of avian flu, and it could mean big trouble for Georgia animal owners.

India has reported its first cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus infecting domestic cats, with cases documented in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Scientists warn that mutations in the virus could increase the risk of transmission to humans. A joint study by ICAR-NIHSAD and the Union government’s animal husbandry department confirmed the cases in January, says a Times of India report. Chhindwara borders Nagpur, where several big cats...

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses are known to cause severe disease and high mortality among infected poultry. An outbreak of HPAI H5N1 infection has been ongoing in the US since 2022.

This is just so scary.

Health officials warn that cats are at greater risk as the current bird flu outbreak continues to spread.

One of the cats was euthanized due to the severity of the illness. The other is being treated by a veterinarian. https://www.krem.com/article/news/health/bird-flu-domestic-cats-king-county-snohomish-county/281-29959d3d-5253-4c84-b087-1958d2cf952c KREM ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KREM2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KREM2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krem2/ DOWNLOAD THE KREM SMARTPHONE APP Download for iPhone here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spokane-news-from-krem/id1453203379 Download for Android here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doapps.android.mln.MLN_a72e630ce5853b2999df15430211b144&hl=en_US&gl=US HOW TO ADD THE KREM+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE ROKU: Add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KREM in the Channel Store. https://channelstore.roku.com/details/8b5b60b5e910802e55af2274311b77af/spokane-news-from-krem Fire TV: search for "KREM" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/TEGNA-Spokane-News-from-KREM/dp/B08YLJF44X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=302DZFMUSTJ7S&keywords=KREM+News&qid=1655335739&s=mobile-apps&sprefix=krem%2Cmobile-apps%2C105&sr=1-1

The cats had no known exposure to infected poultry, livestock, raw milk, or raw meat, but they roamed freely outdoors, where they may have been exposed to wild birds or other animals.

Cats in two states tested positive after eating raw food from Wild Coast Raw, which issued voluntary recall

After the cats tested positive for the avian flu, the health authorities in the state had quarantined the owners and monitored them.

An East County house cat who died last month represents the first case of bird flu found in a cat countywide, local health officials said Wednesday.

After the cats tested positive for the avian flu, the health authorities in the state had quarantined the owners and monitored them.

Avian influenza continues to fuel egg shortages. Plus, a delayed CDC study on household cats reveals concerning human exposure routes

Veterinarians are warning pet owners to stay away from raw pet food. It comes after 14 in cats in Colorado contracted bird flu.

A supposed headline about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) killing cats in response to the bird flu outbreak is fabricated. There is no evidence that the CDC has plans to cull cats after one tested positive for bird flu.

Request PDF | On Feb 20, 2025, Ramya Naraharisetti and others published Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection of Indoor Domestic Cats Within Dairy Industry Worker Households - Michigan, May 2024 | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

In January 2025, the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus clade 2.3.2.1a infection was detected in domestic cats and whole-genome sequencing of two cat H5N1 isolates was performed using the Oxford Nanopore MinION sequencing platform. Phylogenetic analysis revealed the circulation of triple reassortant viruses in cats. Although cat viruses lacked classic mammalian adaptation markers they carried mutations associated with enhanced polymerase activity in mammalian cells and increased affinity for α2-6 sialic acid receptor suggesting their potential role in facilitating infection in cats. The identification of reassortant HPAI H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1a viruses in domestic cats in India highlights the urgent need for enhanced surveillance in domestic poultry, wild birds, and mammals, including humans, to track genomic diversity and molecular evolution of circulating strains. ### Competing Interest Statement The authors have declared no competing interest.

This report describes highly pathogenic avian influenza virus infection among two indoor cats living in homes of dairy workers.

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A cat picked up by Clovis’ animal control officers has tested positive for H5N1, also known as avian influenza or bird flu. Shelter supervisor Larry Jacquez said the stray cat was located in the back yard of a Clovis home and picked up at the homeowner’s request on Feb. 9. The cat showed signs of rabies, which mirror the signs of bird flu, Jacq...