Please be aware of this recent pet food recall for Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw & frozen pet food. This food is available in Canada and was identified as the source of Avian Influenza (H5N1) that was fatal for a pet cat in Oregon. More information is available within this original notice from the Office of the Chief Veterinarian of BC.
Please note that any Pet Food recalls can also be found above under the Pethealth menu of our website under “Pet Food Recalls”.
We have long had Avian Influenza (H1N1) affecting wild birds, food producing birds and pet birds in BC.
More recently, a young adult person was hospitalized for Avian Influenza in British Columbia. Fortunately this person is recovering now. It is not known how this person was exposed to the virus. Please note heed of the government guidelines regarding reporting sick or injured birds as they may be suffering from Avian Influenza (see above link).
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HLTH0155-001601
Here are some basic precautionary measures to stay safe if you encounter sick or dead birds or animals.
- Do not touch sick or dead animals or their droppings and do not bring sick wild animals into your home or veterinary clinic.
- Keep pets away from sick or dead animals and their feces.
- Report dead or sick birds or animals to the appropriate provincial or territorial authority as soon as possible. In BC, call the Wildlife Health Program at 250-751-7246.
- Consult your healthcare provider about ways to reduce the risk of exposure and contracting the virus.
