Texarkana Cat Cruelty Charges: 14 Felines Found in Tragic Neglect Case
Texarkana cat cruelty charges: A couple faces felony charges after 14 cats were found dead or dying in an abandoned duplex due to severe animal neglect. Learn about this heartbreaking case and the importance of reporting animal abuse. Protect vulnerable felines. đ¨ #TexarkanaCats #AnimalCrueltyAwareness #PetWelfare #ReportAbuse #CatSafety
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Cats Won't Let Family Leave The House Without Them: 7 Proven Reasons Every Owner Should Know
Cats that won't let their family leave the house! Heartwarming stories of feline loyalty and love. Discover more cat behavior and care tips. đđž
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How House Cat vs Bobcat Encounters Teach Ultimate Lessons for Cat Parents (5 Key Tips)
Watch the incredible moment a house cat squaring up against a bobcat in the yard! Discover how domestic cats defend themselves against wild animals. #CatVsBobcat #WildlifeMoments #FelineDefense #NaturePics #CatSafety
Urgent Cat Cruelty Incident: 7 Essential Steps for Protecting Your Beloved Feline
Learn about cat cruelty cases and report animal abuse. Protect pets with these safety tips. #CatCare #AnimalRights #FranklinCounty #ReportAbuse #CatSafety
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Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Mammals
Last Modified: February 05, 2025
"There are many species that are potentially susceptible to highly pathogenic avian influenza (#HPAI). In addition to birds and poultry, #H5N1 viruses have been detected in some mammals. Infection may cause illness, including severe disease and death in some cases.
"Data may be incomplete and additional detections will be added as information becomes available. For submitting agencies who notice data errors or omissions, please send an email with supporting documentation (laboratory report/accession number/data collection) to [email protected]."
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/mammals
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#AvianInfluenzaA (#H5N1) in #cats
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
"Since the U.S. outbreak of avian influenza A (H5N1) in dairy cattle began in March 2024, dozens of cats are known to have contracted the virus, including barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild (e.g., mountain lions, tigers, leopards, and bobcats). Cats were already known to be susceptible to the H5N1 virus, with several feline cases linked to poultry or wild bird exposure before the cattle outbreak began.
"Cats appear to be particularly susceptible to severe illness, often resulting in death. The good news is that infection can be prevented with a few simple practices.
How do cats become infected?
"Recent investigations implicate food as a source of infection for cats, most often unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meat (e.g., poultry). Other potential sources include:
- Raw colostrum and other unpasteurized dairy products (like cream)
- Exposure to infected wild birds or poultry
- Exposure to people who work on affected farms and to their clothing or other fomites
What are the clinical signs of H5N1 in cats?
"Illness may start with loss of appetite, lethargy, and fever, then quickly progress, with cats exhibiting:
- Neurologic signs (e.g., ataxia, circling, tremors, seizures, or blindness)
- Severe depression
- Copious oculonasal discharge
- Other respiratory signs, including tachypnea, dyspnea, and possibly sneezing or coughing
What should cat owners do if H5N1 is suspected?
To play it safe, cat owners should:
- Call their veterinary clinicâbefore taking cats in to be seenâand describe any clinical signs they have noticed so that the veterinary team can be ready when the patient arrives.
- Limit their catâs contact with immunocompromised individuals if any exposure to the virus is possible.
- Protect themselves and others from influenza by following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [Since that might not be an option, see recommendations below].
- Monitor their family and other animals that might have been exposed for signs of illness, and report any human illness to their local public health official.
How can H5N1 infection be prevented in cats?
Cat owners and caretakers are urged to follow these tips:
- Refrain from feeding cats any dairy products or colostrum that have not first been pasteurized or thoroughly cooked to kill the virus.
- Thoroughly cook meat before feeding, and avoid feeding raw meat-based treats or diets.
- Keep cats indoors to prevent exposure to birds and other wildlife.
- Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and other wildlife yourself.
- Keep cats away from livestock, poultry, and their environments, especially in areas with known H5N1 outbreaks.
- Take steps to prevent contact between captive big cats and wild birds (e.g., covering enclosures with netting and removing bird attractants nearby) in areas where H5N1 is circulating.
- Thoroughly wash your hands after handling your cat and after any encounters with poultry, livestock, or wild birds and other animals.
- Change your clothes and shoes, and thoroughly wash any exposed skin, after interacting with sick or dead animals that may harbor the H5N1 virus, and before interacting with your cat.
- If you feed birds or walk near bird feeders or other places birds (including poultry) gather, change your shoes or disinfect their soles before entering your house.
- Immediately contact your veterinarian if you notice signs of H5N1 or think your cat might have been exposed to the virus.
What should I do if I suspect a cat has H5N1?
"The risk of cats spreading H5N1 to people is considered extremely low, but is not zero. If you suspect a cat has H5N1:
- Take steps to protect yourself and other members of your veterinary team, as described by the CDC.
- Use your clinicâs protocols for isolating and managing patients with suspected zoonotic diseases. A good resource is the guidelines published by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians.
- Consider rabies as a differential diagnosis for cats with neurologic signs.
- Report the suspected case to your state animal health official, state public health veterinarian, or state veterinary diagnostic laboratory. They may direct you to submit samples for testing.
- For antemortem detection of the virus, oropharyngeal swabs and urine, serum, or whole blood are suitable.
- For postmortem diagnosis, brain and lung tissue may be submitted.
Raw diets: A warning
"Unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meatâincluding retail pet diets that contain raw meatâhave been linked to severe illness and death from H5N1 in pet cats and captive big cats."
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats
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Cats can get sick with #BirdFlu. Hereâs how to protect them
By CARLA K. JOHNSON
Updated 6:49 PM EST, December 26, 2024
"Are pets in danger of getting bird flu?
Though cases of infection are rare, cats seem especially susceptible to the bird flu virus, or Type A H5N1. Even before the cattle outbreak, there were feline cases linked to wild birds or poultry. Since March, dozens of cats have caught the virus. These include barn and feral cats, indoor cats, and big cats in zoos and in the wild.
"The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating the deaths of four house cats that drank recalled raw milk.
"Dogs seem to be less vulnerable than cats, but they should eat only thoroughly cooked foods, Bailey said.
How can I protect my cat from bird flu?
"Cats should not drink unpasteurized dairy products or eat raw meat. Pet owners should keep cats away from wild birds, livestock and poultry.
"Donât let them wander freely in the outdoors, Bailey said, 'because you donât know what theyâre getting into. Cats are natural hunters, and one of the animals they love to hunt are birds.'
"Avoid touching sick or dead birds yourself. Thoroughly wash your hands after handling poultry or animals."
https://apnews.com/article/cats-dogs-bird-flu-pets-raw-food-7a57b3047164676a7d237bcd05a5b9db
#HPAI #H5N1 #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #CatSafety
The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets. Oregon health officials have traced the catâs illness to frozen cat food that contained raw turkey. Some pet owners feed their animals raw meat, but that can be dangerous, even fatal for the animals. Cooking destroys the bird flu virus and other disease-causing germs. Cats seem more susceptible than dogs to the bird flu virus. But the best advice for pet owners is to avoid feeding animals raw protein.
Are pothos toxic to cats? Unfortunately, yes. Even a small nibble can cause discomfort, drooling, or vomiting due to harmful calcium oxalate crystals. Keep your furry friend safe and informed with WagEverâyour partner in pet care! #CatSafety #PetHealth
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