Give your cat the best of both worlds with these creative catio ideas that provide safe outdoor access, fresh air, and plenty of feline entertainment. #cats #dogs #pets #animals #catios #enrichment

https://pethealthlove.com/creative-catio-ideas-your-cat-will-obsess-over/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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Give your cat the best of both worlds with these creative catio ideas that provide safe outdoor access, fresh air, and plenty of feline entertainment. #cats #dogs #pets #animals #catios #enrichment

https://pethealthlove.com/creative-catio-ideas-your-cat-will-obsess-over/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

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‘We miss having a dog but it’s the price you pay’: the village that banned pets to save wildlife | Ethical and green living | The Guardian

"A cat or dog may be another member of the family but they are also hungry carnivores, lethal predators and territorial animals that have significant environmental and climate impacts."

We wrote about places that are placing restrictions on #cats in particular in our blog post on #catios:

https://www.thepetflap.com/2025/04/11/catios/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/04/miss-having-a-dog-village-banned-pets-save-wildlife

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ASPCA: #BirdFlu and Cats: What You Need to Know

March 14, 2025

"Cats are very susceptible to H5N1 infection, but at this time the overall risk for exposure and infection is believed to be low. Dogs appear less susceptible to the current H5N1 strain, though this could evolve.

"Cats who are most at risk include those who:

- Consume unpasteurized dairy products or raw or undercooked poultry
- Are exposed to sick or deceased wild birds, particularly waterfowl like geese and ducks
- Come in contact with poultry or dairy cows on farms or in backyard flocks and those in contact with infected people or animals

"You can limit the risk of exposure and infection by keeping cats indoors or in enclosed '#catios.' Also, avoid feeding unpasteurized dairy products or raw or undercooked poultry (chicken, turkey and duck). This includes raw diets. Prevent your cats from coming in contact with sick or deceased wild birds, particularly waterfowl such as geese and ducks, and prevent contact with dairy cows or poultry.

"Monitor your cat for signs of H5N1 infection, which include coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, trouble breathing, lethargy, disorientation, trouble walking and sudden onset of severe disease or death without prior signs of illness or injury.

"One last note: Experts’ understanding of #H5N1 avian influenza is continually evolving and recommendations may change as we learn more. Your veterinarian is your best resource. Contact them if you have questions about your cat’s health or if you suspect illness."

https://www.aspca.org/news/bird-flu-and-cats-what-you-need-know
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #AvianFlu #PetHealth #ASPCA #CatHealth