A handful of cats in the United States have been found dead due to avian influenza, a viral disease that historically only affected domestic poultry and wild birds, though some variants have been capable of infecting mammals including humans.

Bird flu has been found in both Northwest Naturals and Monarch Raw Pet Food. One cat has died while several have been sickened after eating the food.

A national recall was issued after an Oregon cat died from eating raw pet food contaminated with the bird flu.

A Portland brand of cat food is being recalled in 12 states, including Washington, after a cat that ate it contracted bird flu and died.

We previously told you about cats who died from bird flu after drinking raw milk that was infected with the virus. New reports state that another cat has died, this time after eating raw meat infected with H5 bird flu,