American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Releases Fact Sheet Re: H5N1 in Cats & Warning About Raw Diets 02-26-25

The American Veterinary Medical Association recently released a helpful and informative article about cats and their susceptibility to Avian Influenza A H5N1 (Bird flu). Current information indicates that unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked poultry are most often the source of infection and issued the below warning. The complete article can be found on their website linked below.

“Raw diets: A warning - Unpasteurized milk and raw or undercooked meat—including retail pet diets that contain raw meat—have been linked to severe illness and death from H5N1 in pet cats and captive big cats.”

Avian influenza A (H5N1) in Cats : https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats