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Cats — both large cats in captivity and pet house cats — across multiple states have been dying from H5N1 bird flu. Now, ...

The U.S. isn't fully capturing spread in pets like cats, compared to surveillance for livestock and people, said the study’s senior author, Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor and chair of infectious ...

In one study by the Mayo Clinic, 1 in 3 cat bites to the hand required hospitalization and some required surgery to clean the ...

Cats with severe flea infestations can suffer from skin damage, an allergic reaction, and anemia from blood loss. Fleas can also spread parasites like tapeworms and may transmit diseases.

If your cat shows these symptoms and you think it might have been exposed to bird flu, also known as H5N1, you should call a veterinarian immediately. Sick animals may be able to transmit ...

as well as respiratory symptoms and fever, according to the CDC. Here are the signs of bird flu in cats and dogs provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association: ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.