Two cats have been infected with bird flu After the owner reports that cats will feed raw pet food that is potentially contaminatedsaid Wednesday, the Washington Department of Agriculture.
Two indoor cats with confirmed cases of avian flu are located in Snohomish and King counties. One said he was euthanized due to the severity of the disease, and the other said he was being treated by a veterinarian.
Both owners said they fed their cats raw pet food from the wild coast. Oregon’s indoor cats also got sick from eating foodIncludes uncooked ingredients such as raw meat.
Wild coast pet food He said he’s refunding someone who bought the 24oz chicken cat flour formula Lot Nos with the highest dates for December 2025. From 22660 and 22664. The company said it is moving towards a “fully cooked poultry recipe.”
Common symptoms of avian influenza in cats include fatigue, appetite, fever, hypothermia, pneumonia, neurological abnormalities and upper respiratory tract infections, according to the Agriculture Department.
If a pet consumed this product and is suffering from those symptoms, the department urged the owner to immediately contact the veterinarian and notify the clinic before it arrives.
According to the department, there are no documented cases of human contractile avian influenza from infected cats or contaminated raw pet foods. Current strains of avian flu are considered a low risk to the public, but those who regularly come into contact with infected animals and contaminated raw pet food face higher risks.
“This is a difficult situation. We love pets and it’s devastating when they get sick,” Dr Zac Turner, a veterinarian at WSDA, said in a news release. “If your cat is showing symptoms, consult your vet as soon as possible.”
