Cat in Washington County contracts bird flu, is euthanized – KPIC News
Now 46 Sat 46 Sun 47by KATU StaffTOPICS:A cat in Washington County has been euthanized after contracting bird flu, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture.The outdoor cat had been around wild ducks and geese.It was taken to the vet after it started showing symptoms including fever, a runny nose and eyes, difficulty breathing and a loss of appetite. Testing later confirmed avian influenza type A H5N1.While highly contagious, it was not the same strain impacting dairy cattle in other states.Still, ODA recommended a few ways to keep your pets safe.If your pet does get sick, call your vet right away.Last December, a house cat in Washington County died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu. That case prompted the recall of a raw frozen pet food product that was sold around the country.
