WSDA and ODA identifies raw pet food as source of bird flu infections
Samples collected from the infected cats and open food confirmed the presence of HPAI in both the food and cats
This batch of raw pet food is getting cats sick with bird flu. Here’s what to know
Raw pet food for cats has been identified as a source of bird flu infection in Oregon house cats. The cats became ill starting in early February after consuming raw pet food manufactured by Wild Coast LLC, according to warnings from the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).
Raw pet food identified as source of bird flu infection to house cats
WSDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) are warning pet owners about the risks of raw pet food after indoor cats in Oregon became ill from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or H5N1) beginning in early February 2025.
Oregon and Washington warn pet owners after avian flu found in cats linked to raw pet food
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington State Department of Agriculture are alerting pet owners about the dangers of raw pet food.
Raw Washington pet food linked to bird flu in Oregon cats
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) issued a public health alert warning pet owners not to feed their pets
Bird Flu Cases in Household Cats Spark Raw Pet Food Warning
Washington and Oregon warn of bird flu risk in raw pet food after indoor cats fall ill, leading to euthanasia and product testing.
Cats euthanized after eating raw pet food tainted with bird flu
At least two cats in Oregon were euthanized this month after eating raw pet food contaminated with bird flu, prompting agriculture officials to issue a public health alert Friday about the products. Officials in Oregon and Washington state warned that bird flu virus was detected in samples of raw pet food made by Wild Coast LLC of Olympia,
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Japanese beetle treatment area expands in Pasco and Franklin County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has announced a significant expansion in the treatment area for Japanese ...