The first case of H5N1 avian influenza in domestic cats has been confirmed in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district. According to authorities, the infected felines showed high fever, appetite loss, and lethargy before dying within three days when symptoms began showing.

After the cats tested positive for the avian flu, the health authorities in the state had quarantined the owners and monitored them.

India has confirmed its first H5N1 avian influenza case in domestic cats in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district. The infected felines showed high fever, appetite loss, and lethargy before dying within one to three days.

The first cases of avian influenza virus (H5N1) in domestic cats in India have been reported in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. This raises concerns abou

India has reported its first cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus infecting domestic cats, with cases documented in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Scientists warn that mutations in the virus could increase the risk of transmission to humans.

An East County house cat who died last month is the first case of bird flu found in a cat countywide, local health officials said Wednesday. Raw pet food is believed to be the source of the infection that killed the indoor cat,