The New York City Health Department announced on March 15, 2025, that two cats have died from bird flu, traced back to Savage Cat Food. The company has been linked through an investigation to contaminated poultry products and has issued a voluntary recall. Health officials are worried about potential risks associated with feeding pets raw food sourced from infected animals, and they encourage owners to consult veterinarians if their pets show illness. Despite these cases, the overall risk of bird flu to human beings remains classified as low, with no human infections reported in NYC.
The New York City Department of Health reported two feline deaths linked to bird flu from Savage Cat Food, urging pet owners to avoid their products.
Despite two confirmed cases of cats contracting bird flu from contaminated food, the NYC Health Department reassures the public that the risk to human health is low.
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