Bird Flu & Your Cat : What Every Pet Owner Needs to Know With Dr. Ann Hohenhaus
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus is a third-generation veterinarian, double board-certified in Oncology and Small Animal Internal Medicine. As AMC’s Director of Pet Health Information, she writes AMC’s weekly blog, hosts a monthly “Ask the Vet” podcast, which has been ranked #4 on Feedspot’s 45 Top Pet Podcasts, and regularly speaks to national news media about animal health. In addition, she has contributed widely to research articles and textbooks, lectures internationally, and has won prestigious awards for her work in both veterinary medicine and journalism. In 2021, she joined the influential World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Oncology Working Group, which she currently chairs.
Dr. Hohenhaus is an active participant in AMC’s research mission and has written extensively in the veterinary literature. She is listed as an author on numerous publications in PubMed in the disciplines of oncology, internal medicine, and transfusion medicine, including: squamous cell carcinoma, mast cell tumors, melanoma, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, and anemia. She authored many veterinary textbook chapters and is currently investigating immunotherapy for hemangiosarcoma in dogs. Dr. Hohenhaus lectures nationally and internationally, most recently in the Lima, Peru and Lisbon, Portugal.
This episode addresses the recent concerns surrounding avian influenza and its potential effects on cats, offering vital information and practical advice for cat owners. We explore how avian influenza spreads, its symptoms, and essential steps pet owners can take to protect their feline companions.
• Overview of avian influenza and its two strains
• Understanding the risks for cats and other mammals
• Transmission methods, including respiratory and fecal routes
• Symptoms of avian influenza in felines
• Importance of keeping cats indoors as a precaution
• Recommendations for reducing exposure to infected wildlife
• Concerns about raw diets and contagious food sources
• Tips for enriching indoor environments to keep cats happy and healthy
• Current health resources for monitoring avian influenza cases
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