Are you concerned about your pets’ safety during the Bird Flu outbreak? Joybound’s Dr. Wailani Sung was interviewed by Modern Dog to ease your concerns and give you her safety tips.
Should You Be Worried About Bird Flu?
Risks, symptoms, and how to protect your pet from contracting bird flu
Concerning headlines about the bird flu, or H5N1, have lead to worry amongst backyard farmers, individuals, and pet parents alike. While the bird flu has historically been found in Africa and Asia, it has more recently spread to Europe, North America, Central and South America, and Antarctica. How big of a threat is bird flu to your cat? Should you be worried? Here’s how to protect your dog and yourself from contracting bird flu.
Wild birds carry the avian flu, which can be spread to other birds, and especially impacts domestic poultry, like chickens and turkeys. Although the bird flu can spread to mammals, it’s not common. Health Canada is currently reporting that the risk to humans is low, assuming that they aren’t in direct contact with birds. But what about dogs? Let’s take a closer look… (Read more)
