My pet dog/cat brought a dead bird into my house. Can my pet dog or cat get sick from avian flu?
Bird Flu -- Frequently Asked Questions - ADHSIllness with the H5N1 avian flu has been reported among domestic and exotic cats in Asia, which is unusual. Since the H5N1 avian flu virus has not been identified in Arizona or the United States, dogs and cats which may capture wild birds are not at risk for this disease.
Related QuestionsNew Mexico Avian InfuenzaDogs and cats are considered to be resistant to avian flu virus. Illness with the H5N1 avian flu has been reported among domestic and exotic cats in Asia and a domestic cat in Europe, which is unusual. All cases have been associated with outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry and wild birds and are thought to have occurred by the cat eating infected birds.Related Questions
Can bird flu virus spread to my pet dog and cat?
City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningThere is no evidence that bird flu is a risk to dogs. Recently, there have been reports of a canine influenza virus in the U.S. but this is a different flu virus that affects only dogs. There is evidence from the Asian outbreak that the bird flu virus might affect cats fed raw poultry, but there is currently no cause for concern because the virus is not present in the U.S.
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Bird Flu -- Frequently Asked Questions - ADHSState and federal departments of agriculture are routinely testing chickens for evidence of infection with the H5N1 avian flu and other poultry diseases. State and federal wildlife officials are testing wild waterfowl, such as wild ducks and geese, and shorebirds, such as plovers and sandpipers, for the Asian bird flu in only select areas of the state. Wildlife officials are NOT accepting backyard dead wild birds for testing for bird flu virus.
Related QuestionsWhat is avian influenza (avian flu/bird flu)?
Bird Flu: Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian influenza, or avian flu, is a common, naturally occurring virus in birds that has many forms or subtypes. Scientists believe all birds are susceptible to infection by some form of avian flu. Some birds, like waterfowl, can be infected with the virus but develop no signs of illness. In addition, the potency (virulence) varies greatly among the various subtypes of the avian flu virus.
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FAQ's - AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) AND AVIAN INFLUENZA A H5N...Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. All birds appear to be susceptible, though some species are more resistant to infection than others.
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) - The Ohio State UniversityThe bird flu (also referred to as avian flu) refers to strains of the influenza virus that infect birds. Avian flu occurs worldwide and was first identified over 100 years ago. Normally avian flu viruses don't infect species other than birds and pigs. In 1997, however, the first documented human case of avian flu occurred in Hong Kong.
Related QuestionsAvian Bird Flu FAQ - Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian Influenza is a virus that normally only infects birds, most notably ducks and chickens. There are numerous strains of the virus in which an infected bird may show few symptoms to others where the virus will rapidly overwhelm a birds immune system and prove fatal in the majority of cases due to acute respiratory failure. Once a single bird has become infected with a highly pathogenic strain of the influenza virus it can quickly spread to a whole flock with typically dire consequences.Related Questions
Can I get bird flu from my pet bird?
Frequently Asked Questions About Pandemic Influenza and Avia...A pet bird would have to come in contact with a wild or domesticated bird with avian flu to become infected. Most human cases probably came from direct contact with infected birds or their droppings. Follow good health habits when cleaning your bird’s cage, and wash your hands frequently. In the United States there is no need at present to remove a flock of chickens because of concerns regarding avian influenza. The U.S.
Related QuestionsAvian Flu and Cats! Can my cat contract Avian Flu? Am I at Risk?
FAQThe answer is simple at this moment. To be specific , it can be Yes. The possibility of your indoor cat contracting the Avian Flu is slim (at this moment in the USA). The best thing you can do is to bring you cat for biannual exam, and discuss with your veterinarian risk assessment for your cat(s). Here some of the best articles you may want review. http://www.who.int/csr/don/2004_02_20/en/ , http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/influenza/avianflu/news/sep0304cats.html , http://www.cdc.
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City of Austin - Pandemic Influenza PlanningNo. Pandemic flu is a global outbreak of human disease. It is caused by a new influenza virus that is unlike any previous flu, so people will not have any natural immunity to it. The lack of immunity means that a pandemic flu can pass readily from person to person, creating widespread illness. Currently, there is no pandemic flu circulating.
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Avian influenza - Frequently asked questionsBecause H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has not yet been detected in the United States, it is unlikely that the bird would pose a risk of H5N1 HPAI infection to your cat, and no special precautions unique to avian influenza (AI) prevention and control are warranted. If the virus is found in the United States, and if it is found to infect wild birds upon which cats are likely to prey, you should contact your veterinarian for assistance.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFor any dead animal in the road, call Public Works at 561.804.7000 and they will remove it. If the animal is on private property, it is the property owner's responsibility to remove it.
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Santa Barbara County - Pandemic Flu ResponseNO! There is a big difference between avian influenza and pandemic influenza. Avian influenza infects mainly birds and poultry. It can also infect people or animals who have very close contact with sick birds or poultry. But bird flu is not easily spread from person to person, so it cannot cause a pandemic. A pandemic influenza could only happen if the virus changes so that it is passed easily from one person to another person. This kind of change has not happened with the avian H5N1 flu virus.
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Bird Flu -- Frequently Asked Questions - ADHSIf you are sick, consult your doctor. Testing is available for flu viruses which typically occur during the cold and flu season. this time, testing for the H5N1 avian flu would not be appropriate- except in cases where the patient had traveled to a H5N1 avian flu-affected area of the world, and/or had close exposure to H5N1 infected birds or persons. ALWAYS cook poultry thoroughly and wash your hands and any surfaces that have come into contact with raw poultry.
Related QuestionsWhat do I do with my dead or sick bird?
Frequently Asked Questions | Board of Animal HealthTo test individual birds or obtain a diagnosis of a disease problem in a flock contact the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory (MPTL) does not test sick or dead birds. The Minnesota Health Department no longer tests dead birds for West Nile Virus because the disease is now established in Minnesota.
Related QuestionsAre my pet birds at risk for the H5N1 avian flu?
Bird Flu -- Frequently Asked Questions - ADHSpresent, the H5N1 avian flu is not known to be here in the United States. Those with pet birds, such as parrots, cockatiels, love birds or budgies should not worry about their pets getting "bird flu" if they have not been out of the country or in contact with birds from other countries. In order to protect your pet birds from other avian diseases, keep your birds isolated from wild birds. Isolation of newly acquired or ill birds from others for 30 days is recommended.
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Pandemic Flu Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfax County, Vi...The Fairfax County Department of Human Resources is currently preparing the official policy regarding this question. It is certainly our desire that any employee remain at home while they are contagious or ill with an avian influenza infection. We would not expect that an employee would report to work while sick under normal conditions, and that expectation would hold particularly true during the time they are attempting to recover from an avian flu virus.
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Surrey Alert Public Info -Currently, the government is monitoring the situation. A number of control measures will be immediately implemented in the event of the disease being suspected in flocks of poultry or tamed birds. Detailed information and advice can be found on the Surrey County Council Trading Standards web pages and on the following websites: Department of Health, Health Protection Agency, DEFRA, NHS Direct and the National Farmers Union (NFU)
Related QuestionsPandemic flu - frequently asked questions : Department of He...Avian influenza (bird flu) is caused by a virus that usually infects birds (particularly poultry) but occasionally crosses the species barrier and infects humans. Experts are particularly concerned about the H5N1 strain of avian influenza which has caused disease and death in birds and has demonstrated the ability to cross the species barrier and cause disease and death in humans.Related Questions
Winnebago County Health Department - FAQ'sBird flu is an infection caused by avian (bird) influenza (flu) viruses. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the viruses in their intestines, but usually do not get sick from them. However, bird flu is very contagious among birds and can make some domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, very sick and kill them.Related Questions
web_block_rightAvian influenza is the occurrence of flu in bird. Therefore it is also called bird flu. This is caused by influenza virus in birds and is currently occurring in an epidemic form in many countries of Asia. The disease in domesticated or wild birds may occur in a mild form or a severe form. When severe it kills nearly all the affected birds. The current epidemic of bird flu is causing deaths in a large number of birds in the affected countries.Related Questions
What is avian influenza (AI)/Bird flu and which birds does it affect?
Frequently Asked QuestionsAvian influenza is a highly infectious disease affecting many species of birds, including commercial, wild and pet birds. It may also affect people and other animals in certain circumstances. A Type A influenza virus causes it.
Related QuestionsHow do humans get avian (bird) flu?
PHILA.GOV | Philadelphia Emergency Preparedness and ResponseHumans can get avian flu from direct contact with infected birds or objects contaminated by the infected bird's feces (droppings). The most likely way to catch the avian flu is during killing, defeathering, and preparing infected poultry for cooking.
Related QuestionsWhat is the treatment for avian (bird) flu?
PHILA.GOV | Philadelphia Emergency Preparedness and ResponseTreatment varies based on symptoms. Treatment may include supportive care, hospital care, and/or the use of an anti-viral drug. Is there a vaccine that can protect me from avian (bird) flu? There is currently no vaccine that protects against avian flu, but efforts to make a vaccine are in progress.
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