LA County cats die after drinking raw milk, bird flu suspected

Public health officials are investigating two possible cases of H5 bird flu in cats that ingested recalled raw milk in Los Angeles County.

According to the county Department of Public Health, the two felines consumed raw milk linked to a recall of products from Raw Farm LLC. The cats subsequently developed symptoms including lack of appetite, fever and neurological signs, and both later died.

The two cats tested positive for Influenza A, which is considered a rare result in cats, health officials said Thursday.