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Health Alert: Cats Die from Contaminated Pet Food

2/15/2025

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In Multnomah County, Oregon, two cats tragically lost their lives after contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) from Wild Coast Raw pet food. In response, the Oregon and Washington Departments of Agriculture have issued a crucial public health alert, urging pet owners to verify lot numbers and stop feeding the contaminated products, as cats are especially susceptible to H5N1.

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In Multnomah County, Oregon, two cats tragically lost their lives after contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) from Wild Coast Raw pet food. In response, the Oregon and Washington Departments of Agriculture have issued a crucial public health alert, urging pet owners to verify lot numbers and stop feeding the contaminated products, as cats are especially susceptible to H5N1.