Bird flu has spread between farm mammals in at least five states this year, and health agencies note pets like cats and dogs may be susceptible if they’re exposed to infected animals, though transmission to humans is unlikely. refers to a group of potentially deadly infections caused by avian influenza Type A viruses, and typically infects domestic poultry and wild migratory birds.
Although bird flu usually spreads between birds, it is possible for the infection to spread to mammals like domestic dogs and cats,Domestic animals can become infected with bird flu if they eat or are exposed to sick or dead birds that are infected with the virus, and cats are the most susceptible domestic animals to become infected,Although it can occur, the chances of people catching bird flu from their pet dogs and cats are extremely unlikely,of bird flu in cats and dogs include a fever,...