Infecting

Cat Flu Outbreak Spreads Rapidly Across U.S., Infecting Dozens of Mammals

by

Austin, Texas – The bird flu outbreak in the United States has reached a concerning level, with reports of the virus spreading to multiple species in 31 states. Among the affected animals are cows, foxes, mice, skunks, mountain lions, harbor seals, alpacas, and domestic cats. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed cases of the virus in at least 21 domestic cats across nine states since March 1. While the spread of the bird flu …

Read more

Plague Outbreak in Oregon! Cat Suspected of Infecting Human – What You Need to Know

by

Bend, Oregon – The health officials in Deschutes County, Oregon, have confirmed the first case of plague in around eight years. The infected individual is suspected to have contracted the disease from their symptomatic pet cat, marking the return of this rare illness to the state. The infected resident and their pet have already been provided medication to prevent the spread of the disease. According to Dr. Richard Fawcett, the health officer of Deschutes County, …

Read more