Felines of all varieties tend to explore and hunt smaller prey, such as birds and mice, which can carry bird flu.

The gang learns about dams./A bird drops a little oyster named Elroy on Nature Cat's head. The gang goes looking for their sleepy hammock and meet a family of beavers using trees to build a dam.

What is Bird Flu in Cats? Bird flu, also called H5N1 avian influenza, is a flu virus. It causes severe illness and death in all types of birds, particularly wild birds, ducks, geese, and chickens.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. The bird flu that is driving up the cost of eggs is also ...

Recent revelations about the transmission of bird flu between humans and cats have prompted increased attention from health authorities and pet owners alike. A study published in the Morbidity and ...

Have you ever heard your cat making that quick, clicking chatter while staring at birds outside your window and wondered what’s going on? You’re not alone—most cats share this instinctive habit.

A cat sits on a rodent bait station in Silver Spring in August 2019. (Bonnie Jo Mount/The Washington Post) You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate medical and public ...

You might notice your cat pause at the window, focus on a bird outside, and make a quick clicking or chirping sound. It isn’t a meow or a growl. It’s a behavior known as chattering, and it’s fairly ...

Willow, the Biden family's new pet cat, wanders around the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Washington. Since the beginning of this year, more than 50 cats have been infected with H5N1 bird ...