The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning to pet owners about Monarch Raw Pet Food, following the detection of the H5 bird flu virus in product samples. Pet owners are urged to refrain from feeding this product to their animals and to contact their veterinarian immediately if they notice any bird flu symptoms in their pets.
Authorities said people who fed their pets Monarch or other raw meat or dairy products and noticed any symptoms should immediately call their veterinarian.Pet owners are urged to refrain from feeding their animal companions Monarch Raw Pet Food after the H5 bird flu virus was detected in product samples, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Tuesday.
Authorities said people who fed their pets Monarch or other raw meat or dairy products and noticed any symptoms relating to bird flu should immediately call their veterinarian. Cats with bird flu can develop severe illnesses that may include neurologic and/or respiratory signs of liver disease that can cause death.Public Health stated a cat that consumed this product tested positive for the virus. Four other house cats from the same household are presumed to have tested positive after consuming the pet food. “Residents should avoid consumption of all raw milk and raw meat products and not feed these to their pets,” Public Health said in a statement.
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