Bird flu and pets: What you need to know


By AGENCY
Millions of chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys have been culled worldwide in an effort to slow the return of avian influenza. — CHRISTOPHE GATEAU/dpa

Bird flu is spreading across North America and Europe, and some pet owners are growing concerned as they hear reports that millions of chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys have been culled worldwide in an effort to slow the spread of the virus.

Avian influenza is highly contagious for domestic poultry and, while the public health risk for humans is low, the situation is different for some pets.

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