The FDA has investigated bird flu outbreaks linked to raw pet food, which have sickened or killed over a dozen cats in several U.S. states. Reports include 13 domestic cats, one exotic cat, and animals at two big cat sanctuaries. Investigators are tracing the source of contamination, though results may take weeks. The FDA requires stricter safety measures for raw pet food, a growing market linked to increased disease risks for pets and humans due to the significant threat the virus poses to cats. Federal agencies have increased oversight of turkey slaughter, as a bird flu strain linked to raw pet food was traced to a turkey flock.
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00:02The FDA has launched an investigation into bird flu outbreaks linked to raw pet food,
00:06which have sickened or killed over a dozen cats in several U.S. states.
00:10Reports include 13 domestic cats, one exotic cat, and animals in two big cat sanctuaries.
00:16Investigators are tracing the source of contamination, though results may take weeks.
00:20The FDA is requiring stricter safety measures for raw pet food, a growing market linked to
00:25increased disease risk for pets and humans due to the significant threat the virus poses to cats.
00:30Federal agencies have increased oversight of turkey slaughter
00:33as a bird flu strain linked to raw pet food was traced to a turkey flock.