Guidance

Bird flu: how to keep pets safe

How to keep pets such as cats and dogs safe from bird flu.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 14 August 2023

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Bird flu: how to keep pets safe

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Bird flu (avian influenza) viruses can infect mammals, including cats, dogs, ferrets and other pets.

This guidance outlines steps you can take to keep your pets safe from bird flu.

Contact your vet if you have concerns about the health and welfare of your pet.

Published 14 August 2023