SPCA Tampa Bay

 

Avian flu (H5N)1 in cats, where to find what you need to know. 

UF has been monitoring and reporting out new information on H5N1 Avian flu in cats for the past several months. Currently, most monitoring and reported cases have come from shelters and related populations. Cats that become ill from the virus have a poor prognosis. To learn more about the symptoms, what to do,  and access information on the page that UF has provided. Additional links can be found there.

https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/2025/02/10/h5n1-avian-influenza-resources-for-shelters-rescues-and-access-to-care-clinics/

Cyndi Mitchell, DVM
Executive VP of Programs & Chief Veterinary Officer
Phone 727-586-3591  –  Web spcatampabay.org  
9099 130^th Avenue North, Largo FL 33773