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Animal Kingdom

Pet Parenting

In the Bird Flu Era

Keeping your furry (or feathery) companions safe can seem daunting. We have resources for that.

SPOTLIGHT TIP

Avoid feeding your pets raw or undercooked food or raw dairy products.

For pet food recalls click here.

Resources

STATS

American Veterinary Medical Association

Avian influenza in pets and backyard flocks

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

H5N1 Avian Influenza Resources for Shelters, Rescues, and Access-to-Care Clinics

Chewy

Cat Enrichment Ideas

Cat School

Enrichment For Cats: 13 Ways to Improve Their Lives

News

STATS

Apr 20, 2025

USA

Bird flu, feared as a possible pandemic, poses growing risk to people as pathogen spreads, scientists warn

Mar 4, 2025

Global

A looming global threat: H5N1 virus decimates wildlife, disrupts ecosystems and endangers human health

Apr 16, 2025

USA

Why cats are so vulnerable to H5N1 bird flu

Feb 27, 2025

Washington State

Wash. Cats Confirmed With HPAI as Investigation Into Contaminated Food Continues

Mar 11, 2025

Indiana

Bird flu in cats? Indiana vet encounters possible cases

Feb 15, 2025

United States, Oregon

Wild Coast Raw sickens cats that tested positive for bird flu in Multnomah, Clackamas counties; state doctor warns of more cases

Shareables

Pocket Zines

Pocket zines are little booklets made out of a single sheet of paper (8.5 x 11). Don't forget to download instructions!

Flyers

Download full page (8.5x11) PDFs of flyers to share on your social media or post around town.

Social Media Slides

Click through the slideshow to save images for social media, or share directly from the image! (8 slides).

Cats

Dogs

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