Bird Flu Found in Michigan Dairy Workers' Indoor Cats

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Deadly bird flu virus H5N1 claims lives of two indoor house cats in Michigan, setting off alarm bells for pet owners nationwide.

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Both deceased Michigan cats lived strictly indoors but caught the virus through their owners who worked with dairy cows, revealing unexpected transmission routes.

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New York City faces heightened risk with its massive stray cat population of 500,000, as cats naturally hunt potentially infected birds.

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Nearly 2,000 infected birds discovered in New York this year alone surpasses half the cases from previous two years combined.

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Michigan case study shows cats can contract the virus through contact with contaminated items like work clothes splashed with raw milk from infected farms.

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Infected cats display severe symptoms including loss of appetite, breathing difficulties, and confusion, with death occurring within 24 hours in one case.

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Cats near poultry farms, those consuming raw meat or unpasteurized milk, and those interacting with wild birds face elevated infection risks.

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Governor Hochul shuts down live poultry markets across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County as preventive measure.

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CDC confirms rare cat-to-human transmission while monitoring virus spread, urges dairy workers to use protective equipment when handling exposed animals.

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