Cats are very susceptible animals to get the virus. Know the best recommendations of veterinarians to prevent this from happening.
Aviar influenza (AI), known as Aviar fluit is an infectious disease produced by a virus that mainly affects domestic and wild birds, chickens and turkeys. Sometimes people and other animals of animals can also be contracted, such as our pets.
In birds, the virus is eliminated in the feces and respiratory secretions, and can be transmitted through direct contact with the secretions of infected birds, or indirect, through the feed (Bird food) and the Contaminated water. It is very resistant and has the ability to survive in the environment for long periods and very low temperatures.
The avian flu has been spreading for years, and in March last year, many infected citizens who worked on dairy or poultry farms were detected in the United States. But the recent death of a domestic cat In Oregon, and the withdrawal of a pet food is generating doubts about how we can protect our animals. Know the best recommendations of veterinarians.
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How to protect pets from getting avian flu?
Although infection cases are rare, cats They seem especially susceptible to avian flu virus, or H5N1 type. Therefore, although in Argentina there is no outbreak alert, it is always important to take preventive measures to avoid contagios and thus protect them.
According to him Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the United Statescats that are exposed to environments contaminated by pathogen can also contract the disease and develop serious symptoms, which in many cases result fatal.
Felines can contract this disease in different ways. Mainly, through Contact with infected birds o Corral birds in rear courtyards, whose exposure is frequent in pets that roam outdoors.
In this sense, veterinarians recommend:
- Domestic animals should not drink non -pasteurized dairy products or eat raw meat. Cook food and use pasteurized products Eliminates avian flu virus and other pathogens.
- Restrict interaction with wild or infected birds and animals.
- Avoid touching sick or dead birds. Wash your hands After handling poultry or other animals.
If your pet It presents symptoms As a loss of appetite, fever, fatigue, red redness or inflamed eyes, eyes and nose secretion, breathing difficulty, tremors or convulsions, consult with your Trust veterinarian and keep it ajeado of any person with a weak immune system.
Source: Ambito
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