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

The study provides growing evidence of the threat it poses even when cats have no direct exposure to sick dairy cows or poultry.

"Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death," the AVMA said in a statement.

More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats that lived on dairy farms, as well as feral cats and pets that spend time outdoors and likely caught it by hunting diseased rodents or wild birds.

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

The thought of cuddling your pet cat after a long day may offer comfort, but what if that same feline could unknowingly harbour a dangerous virus? Recent research has raised concerns that our beloved domestic cats might serve as carriers of the H5N1 bird flu virus,

Given the number of cats in the U.S. and the close contact with people, there is definitely a need to understand the potential risk,” said Dr. Diego Diel