THURSDAY, Feb. 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Two indoor cats in Oregon were euthanized after contracting bird flu, leading to a recall of raw pet food sold in both Oregon and Washington, health officials have announced.

Pet owners cautioned after tests confirm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in two cats living in different households.

Cat owners should follow these tips, provided by the AVMA: Refrain from feeding cats any dairy products or colostrum that have not first been pasteurized or thoroughly cooked to kill the virus. Thoroughly cook meat before feeding, and avoid feeding raw meat-based treats or diets. Keep cats indoors to prevent exposure to birds and other wildlife.

With so much H5N1 circulating in the U.S., scientists worry we are a few mutations away from a potential human pandemic.

Washington and Oregon warn of bird flu risk in raw pet food after indoor cats fall ill, leading to euthanasia and product testing.

Now there are new concerns about cats getting sick with bird flu. There have been several confirmed cases in the U.S. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini explains it could increase the risk of human infections.

Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of pet food made from raw chicken, state agriculture officials said on Friday. The virus has infected millions of poultry since the nation’s worst-ever outbreak began in 2022,

Two more Oregon cats died this month after eating raw cat food that was contaminated with the deadly bird flu virus, prompting Washington state officials to issue a recall.