At least two domestic, indoor cats in western Washington recently became infected with bird flu after eating contaminated pet food. The two cats, which resided in King and Snohomish counties, tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this week,

The current outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1), also known as bird flu, began in 2022 and is different from other outbreaks, said Katherine Haman, wildlife veterinarian for the (WDFW). Historically, she said,

Washington state officials are warning pet owners that two domesticated indoor cats have become infected with the bird flu after consuming potentially contaminated pet food. The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) said Wednesday that indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties tested positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI),

WSDA links contaminated raw pet food to avian flu in domestic cats; one cat euthanized, another being treated. Owners urged to avoid raw diets and seek vet care for symptoms.

A company based in Washington state is voluntarily recalling its frozen raw pet food for cats over concerns of it being contaminated with avian flu.

One of the cats was euthanized due to the severity of the illness. The other is being treated by a veterinarian.

Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food. The state Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus in both animals based on test results received on Tuesday.

This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read Story

At least two domestic, indoor cats in western Washington recently became infected with bird flu after eating contaminated pet food. The two cats, which resided in King and Snohomish counties, tested positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza this week, the Washington state Department of Agriculture shared in a Wednesday news release.

The owners told authorities that they fed their cats Wild Coast Raw pet food, the same brand implicated in recent feline illnesses in Oregon.

Animal experts are warning people to protect their pets and farm animals from bird flu infection as migratory birds make their way across Washington.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is alerting pet owners that at least two domestic, indoor cats in King and Snohomish counties in Washington have become infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI),