Yes, it's possible for pets to get bird flu. Here are the symptoms to watch out for

Описание: Nine states including Ohio report dairy cows infected with H5N1 Bird Flu. The good news is cows typically recover from the flu and pasteurization kills the virus in milk.

But many people are concerned if the virus can infect their pet dogs and cats. The answer is yes.

"There have been reports of it in cats in four countries. We're one of them — France, Poland, the U.S., and South Korea," Dr. Alice Jeromin, DVM, says. "Is it running rampant? No."

How is it transmitted? Usually when cats do what they do.

"We feel that our domestic animals are getting this from wild bird droppings or the feral or stray cat that's hanging around your house or barn happens to eat a dead or a live bird," Jeromin explained. "That's when the concern should be present."

While it's deadly to birds, dairy cows seem to fight it off. In pets, there's no specific antiviral treatment available; only supportive care.

Monica Robins reports. --

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