Humans may be passing bird flu to cats, says CDC study
The CDC study highlights the alarming potential of bird flu spreading between humans and cats. It discusses cases in Michigan where indoor cats fell severely ill and died due to bird flu, raising concerns about the virus's increasing complexity and transmission risk.
Positive case of the Bird Flu found in cat in Clovis
The symptoms of the Bird Flu in cats include loss of appetite, lethargy, and fever, followed by neurologic signs (incoordination, circling, tremors, seizures, or blindness), severe depression, heavy discharge from the nose and eyes, and other respiratory signs such as rapid or difficulty breathing, sneezing or coughing.
CDC Report Suggests Bird Flu Is Spreading Undetected to Humans
Amidst surging respiratory illnesses and previously controlled diseases like tuberculosis making alarming comebacks, a new CDC report provides further evidence bird flu is spreading undetected to humans.
Dairy Workers May Have Passed Bird Flu to Pet Cats, C.D.C. Study Suggests
But the study, whose publication was delayed by a pause in public communications by the agency, leaves key questions unanswered.
People can give their cats bird flu, CDC study suggests
The study provides growing evidence of the threat it poses even when cats have no direct exposure to sick dairy cows or poultry.
Bird Flu Kills Dairy Workers’ Cats, Suggesting a Viral Change
Two house cats died after contracting bird flu in the homes of dairy workers, a troubling sign that the virus may be moving between species and becoming more widespread.
New Mom Finally Able To Sleep on Her Back Again—Cat Seizes Her Opportunity
A photo of the smitten cat sleeping on her stomach again has gained significant traction on Reddit, receiving 9,300 upvotes.
No, We’re Not Anthropomorphizing. Your Cat May Actually Be Depressed.
Depression is primarily a human condition described by the World Health Organization as a low mood or loss of pleasure or ...
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San Mateo County cat diagnosed with bird flu as CDC deletes evidence on possible feline-human transmission
San Mateo County public health officials reported finding H5N1 bird flu in a pet cat and a backyard poultry flock.
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Comparison of Life Expectancy Between Cats and Humans
Cats can live for more than 10 years, even up to 15 years if the owner pays attention to their lifestyle and health.
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Why cats meow more at humans than each other
Cats have evolved over time to use vocal signals that resonate with our nurturing instincts to solicit care and attention from us ...
In Denmark, rural cat owners are neutering their cats and allowing them indoor access
Cat owners in the Denmark countryside are increasingly managing their cats in the same way as urban cat owners, resulting in ...