Two Washington cats infected with bird flu
Two domestic cats in Washington state have been infected with bird flu after eating raw pet food.
The state Department of Agriculture confirmed the virus in both animals based on test results received on Tuesday. Both of the cats had eaten Wild Coast Raw pet food, which was recalled earlier this month due to the potential contamination of the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
One of the cats was euthanized due to the severity of illness while the second is being treated by a veterinarian, according to the department. The pet cats belonged to people in King and Snohomish counties.
Wild Coast Raw pet food, produced in Olympia, is also linked to deaths of at least five cats in Oregon. For more information on recalls, pet owners can visit the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s website.
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