Deadly Bird Flu Claims Lives of Domestic Cats in Goleta, Traced to Raw Food Diets
Goleta, CA – Local authorities have reported the deaths of two domestic cats due to bird flu in Santa Barbara County, raising concerns over the transmission of the H5 virus to pets via raw and unpasteurized food sources. The unfortunate cases occurred in separate households where the cats were consistently fed a diet including raw milk, chicken, and eggs. Sarah Aguilar, the director of county Animal Services, indicated that the exact path of transmission remains …