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Los Angeles warns against raw pet food amid confirmed H5N1 bird flu case in cat

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Los Angeles warns against raw pet food amid confirmed H5N1 bird flu case in cat

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  • Los Angeles County public health officials have advised pet owners to refrain from feeding raw pet food to their animals.
  • H5N1 bird flu virus was detected in product samples from Monarch Raw Pet Food, linked to a confirmed case in a local cat.
  • The health department noted other cats in the same household are presumed infected and recommended contacting veterinarians for unusual symptoms.
  • Officials emphasized avoiding all raw meat and dairy products for pets, as these can transmit the virus.
  • The warning follows a similar recall by Northwest Naturals after a cat's death linked to raw turkey; safety measures are crucial to protect pets.

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