In prior bird flu outbreaks, there’ve been several documented cases of feline-to-feline spread, but ingestion seems to be the primary route of exposure for pets in the current outbreak, says Coleman. If an outdoor cat catches an infected bird or rodent, that can make them sick.

Cat food brand Savage Pet has recalled its chicken flavored boxes due to potential risk of bird flu, known as the H5N1 avian influenza.

This weekend, the FDA announced that two types of Savage Pet raw cat food are being recalled for potential contamination with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1, commonly known as bird flu.

Cat owners are warned of more pet food recalls, as Savage Pet of California says some of its products could contain H5N1 (bird flu). The FDA and New York Department of Health share key information.

Dozens of boxes of cat food that were distributed in Washington are being recalled due to possible bird flu contamination.

Savage Pet was made aware of one cat in Colorado who contracted H5N1, got sick and recovered. Colorado State University Laboratory tested sealed packets of Savage Cat

Savage Pet, a California-based company that markets raw and “prey-based cat food,” is recalling boxes of chicken that could contain bird flu, it announced Saturday through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Pet owners are urged to return the recalled items and contact their veterinarian if their cat is exhibiting symptoms of the bird flu.