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How can you protect your cats and dogs during the

How can you protect your cats and dogs during the current bird flu outbreak? AMC's Dr. Ann Hohanhaus suggests that pet owners:

🦆 Be aware that dogs or cats could catch bird flu when hunting or investigating a bird carcass since direct infection can occur from exposure to saliva, mucous, or feces from infected birds.
🐓 Avoid raw poultry diets as they are a risk for your pet. Beef is also a concern since cattle can become infected.
🐶🐱 Take precautions for both dogs and cats, even though dogs appear to be less likely to contract the disease than cats.

We encourage everyone to read the full blog post for more advice, as well as resources for human safety tips, at the link in our bio or by visiting amcny.org/blog/birdflu.

#UsdanPetTips ⚠️ H5N1, a type A influenza viru

#UsdanPetTips ⚠️ H5N1, a type A influenza virus, is spreading among birds and some mammals in the U.S., including cats.

Here’s how you can help protect your pets:

· Avoid feeding raw meat or dairy.
· Keep cats indoors to limit exposure to wildlife.
· While the risk to dogs is less clear, it’s best to keep all pets away from dead animals, livestock, wildlife, and their waste.
· If your pet shows signs of illness, such as lethargy, fever, or respiratory issues, contact your veterinarian.

This is a developing situation, but taking simple precautions can help keep your pet safe. Check out our graphic for more details and share it to raise awareness.

Have you ever had a pet with retained testicles? T

Have you ever had a pet with retained testicles? This condition, known as cryptorchidism, occurs in about 1-3% of cats and 3-6% of dogs. Learn about cryptorchidism in our blog at the link in our bio or visit amcny.org/blog.

🎥 Our Radiology Service examined a patient to look for a retained testicle.

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