Recent veterinary consensus warns against giving house cats raw food due to serious health risks stemming from pathogens such as salmonella, listeria, and the avian H5N1 bird flu. Several cats have fallen ill or died after consuming raw meat or unpasteurized milk linked to H5N1 outbreaks. Notably, infections have occurred in barn and house cats, resulting in recalls from companies like Northwest Naturals and Raw Farm. This situation underscores the potential peril of raw diets for house pets amidst growing public health concerns.
The risks of raw diets have become even more pronounced in recent months due to the ongoing spread of the H5N1 bird flu.
Dr. Jane Sykes notes that many were barn cats and drank milk from infected cattle, highlighting the connection between H5N1 and raw food.
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