Can cats catch avian influenza?
While avian influenza primarily affects poultry and wild birds, it can occasionally be transmitted to mammals, including cats. Cats are unusual hosts of avian influenza.
This document provides a helpful guide to help you understand the disease, identify symptoms and take precautionary measures against its spread.
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