The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals.
Pet owners should also discourage indoor/outdoor cats from hunting wildlife because of the ongoing threat posed by the bird flu, circulating within wild and migratory birds.
The state ag department advises pet owners to not feed them raw, undercooked, or unpasteurized frozen or freeze-dried milk, eggs, or meat.
In addition, wash your hands and change your clothes after interacting with livestock and before interacting with your pets.
