Background: Several house cats fell ill, and some died, from the H5N1 bird flu, after consuming uncooked meat or ...

The number of bird flu cases in Central Massachusetts is relatively low, compared to a swath of the state that runs from ...

"Cats (domestic and large felids) in particular can experience severe illness or death from infection with H5N1. Dogs can also contract H5N1, although they usually exhibit mild clinical signs and low ...

The Mail has recruited leading virologists, epidemiologists and pandemic planners to imagine the kind of scenario that might ...

Bird flu has been making the rounds in the United States over the last year and appears to be resurging again. Here’s what ...

Bailey recommends that people watch out for signs of lethargy, runny nose, or discharge around the eyes. If a cat does seem sick, Sykes says people shouldn't assume it's bird flu — even if their ...

Experts warn homes with a dog or cat after "13 domestic cats in 8 households" and an "unknown number" of sanctuary animals have fallen ill.

When cats get the flu, they can deteriorate very quickly and may not show signs of illness until it’s too late. To be added to the official count, animals not only have to be seen in a vet’s ...

The American Veterinary Medical Association says cats are particularly susceptible to severe cases of bird flu. It says initial signs of infection in cats and dogs, which are less prone to the ...