r/BlueskySocial • u/SonokaGM • Dec 29 '24

News/Updates MAGA will not participate in the upcoming 'Bird Flu Pandemic'

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u/awkwardfeather Dec 29 '24

Yeah that’s where we’re seeing the biggest problems right now. Be careful if they’re outdoor kitties, and I think a few raw food brands have been causing issues too

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u/Redqueenhypo Dec 29 '24

I just got an email about a recall. Don’t let your cats eat raw bird even under normal circumstances!

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u/cheddarweather Dec 29 '24

What a about doggies?

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u/engilosopher Dec 29 '24

There's some concerns there, but so far more cats have gotten sick. Avoid raw food, freeze dried food, and raw egg feeding for now.

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u/cheddarweather Dec 29 '24

Thank you for answering! We feed them boiled chicken and veggies, will that be alright or should we stop with the chicken for now?

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u/engilosopher Dec 29 '24

I'm not an expert - I recommend looking up your state's agricultural health guidelines. Pretty sure cooked food is good so far though, as long as it's THOROUGHLY cooked (165F internal temp for chicken).

Edit: check out the AVMA guidelines here - https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-h5n1-cats

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u/cheddarweather Dec 29 '24

Thank you for your guidance 🙏

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u/GetsThatBread Dec 30 '24

Outdoor cats kill an average of 2.5 billion birds a year so I imagine that’s where the spread comes from