While most cat parents can attest that birds hanging out in view of your window can keep your cats entertained for quite some time, what you might not already know is that it's not just about them ...

DEAR JOAN: I’ve been reading a lot about the avian flu and the danger to domestic cats ... birds, take down feeders and clean them thoroughly before putting them back up; take them down for a few ...

But proximity to a sick animal can put people at ... protective outdoor space for cats — for now so her animals won’t get exposed to avian flu by migrating birds.