preventing bird flu in dogs and other animals

[Kflowers]

Part of the post in Cat health on preventing bird flu includes other animals. Thixton's article quotes the FDA and CDC about preventing it animals other than cats.
FDA Outlines Ways to Reduce Risk of HPAI in Cats – Truth about Pet Food

 

[iPappy]

I've been following information on H5N1 for a year or so, and it's quietly getting more and more concerning. Thank you for posting that link.

 

[neely]

I've been following information on H5N1 for a year or so, and it's quietly getting more and more concerning. Thank you for posting that link.

 

[Kflowers]

I haven't seen anything about goats getting it yet. But if cows can, I suspect they can. I'm thinking that in the US, with the bird flu spreading to cows, one should lean toward pasteurized milk for one's animals, particularly the young kittens and puppies and the elderly with weak immune systems. Though, honestly, so far I haven't seen anything about a vet bringing a cat, dog, cow or any other animal through it. I haven't even seen anything about anyone bringing a bird through it and they've been getting it longer than anything else.

 

[Kflowers]

information on the bird flu what you can do to protect yourself and pets received today. This is for US and Canada and the information is from the CDC. the addy leads to a brief history and what is being done now and what you can do. I've included the what you can do in case you have trouble accessing the article. I will tell you now they are NOT saying to stop taking care of ferals and stays, just the safest way to cope.

Bird flu: what you need to know – eFoodAlert By Phyllis Entis on January 5, 2025 .How to protect yourself from bird flu The CDC recommends the following precautions: Protective actions around wild birds Avoid direct contact with wild birds and observe them only from a distance, if possible. Learn more. What to do if you find a dead bird Avoid contact with wild or domestic birds that appear ill or have died and call to report sick or dead birds. Learn more. Protective actions around other animals with H5N1 bird flu Avoid unprotected exposure to infected live or dead animals or surfaces contaminated by them. Learn more. Protective actions if you work with potentially infected dairy cattle Avoid unprotected direct physical contact or close exposure with cattle and materials potentially infected or confirmed to be infected with HPAI A(H5) virus. Learn more. Consuming Milk People should not eat or drink raw milk or products made with raw milk. Choosing pasteurized milk is the best way to keep you and your family safe. Learn more. Preparing food It is safe to eat properly handled and cooked poultry in the United States. There are recommendations around products from other animals with H5 virus infections, including cattle and milk. Learn more. Traveling to other countries CDC does not currently recommend any travel restrictions related to bird flu to countries affected by bird flu in birds, other animals or people. Learn more. If you have contact with infected birds or other animals and become sick Learn what to do if you have contact with infected birds or other animals and become sick. Learn more. Clinicians can visit CDC's avian influenza (bird flu) information for health professionals for the latest guidance. Learn more. Public health professionals and laboratorians can visit CDC's avian influenza (bird flu) information for public health partners for the latest guidance. Learn more. Get a seasonal flu vaccine Seasonal flu vaccination will not prevent infection with bird flu viruses, but can reduce the risk of getting sick with human influenza viruses and thus the risk for seasonal and bird flu co-infection. Learn more.