Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that primarily affects birds but has the potential to spill over into mammals, including—in rare cases—humans.
At least nine cats in Poland have died of H5N1 bird flu, officials confirmed on Monday as they continue to investigate an unusual cluster of illnesses affecting dozens of cats across the country. Out of 11 samples tested so far, 9 have come back positive for H5N1 bird flu, according to a statement from the […]
Cases were first raised about the dangers of bird flu affecting the cat population earlier this month when a vet in western Poland reported the death of a cat which had respiratory and neurological symptoms.
The bird flu is taking out domestic cats in Poland now. The H5N1 strain has killed at least nine pet cats as scientists continue to investigate an unusual cluster of illnesses affecting dozens of cats across the country.