Bird Flu Is Infecting Cats (and the Occasional Dog), Here's What to Know?

According to reports published in 2023, Dr Sylvie Briand, Director of Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention, WHO there is no cases of virus transmitting from one person to another.

From local farming to global markets poultry plays a crucial role throughout the world. It has major impact on food habits of the people consuming meat as food source.Avian influenza widely knowns as bird flu has shown shocking transmission and Influenza spread in animals and affected few humans too. The virus has been detected in cats and dogs across 31 states of U.S.

This has raised concern in health of human lives. Families having pet are highly in risk.

Types of Avian Influenza

This virus is divided into subtypes like H5N1, H5N3, H5N8 and others. The genetics of these subtypes evolve rapidly spreading the virus. The virus has divided into two broad categories

Are animals other than birds are in risk?

According to reports published in USA Today, cows, mice, foxes, lions and other species in 12 states have been infected so far. The concern is it is spreading more in dairy cows nationwide.

The H5N1 virus has spread globally. This virus can come in human contact through cat'sspit, poop or anybody fluid. Studies says cats are highly at risk as compared to other animals.