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L.A. County health officials warn pet owners to avoid raw cat food after feline dies of bird flu

Los Angeles County health officials have issued a warning to pet owners to avoid feeding their cats raw food, particularly poultry, following the death of a cat from bird flu. The cat, which had been fed raw chicken, was diagnosed with the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) after exhibiting severe neurological symptoms. This marks the first case of its kind in the U.S., where a domestic cat contracted the virus likely through consuming infected raw meat. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health emphasized the importance of cooking poultry thoroughly to kill any viruses or bacteria, and advised pet owners to consider the risks associated with raw diets for pets. This incident underscores the potential for bird flu to cross from wild birds to domestic animals, prompting officials to urge pet owners to take preventive measures to protect their pets and themselves.

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