# 19 Cats and Counting Episode 139 Feeding Fears: Bird Flu and the Raw Diet Debate

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Podcast: [19 Cats and Counting on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRadio.com)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com-373333)
Published: 2025-01-20T21:04:05+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2055

## Resource

There’s no doubt that raw food for our cats and dogs has arguably been the number one choice, touted by veterinarians and pet experts alike. Closer to what cats and dogs would eat in nature, the benefits of feeding raw range from improved appetite, weight management, and healthier skin and coats. However, our love of the raw diet has now been tarnished. H5N1, aka Bird Flu, has been found in numerous raw meals, causing illness and even death in a few cases. The FDA is demanding better control over the manufacture of raw pet foods, while the AVMA says “Feline susceptibility to H5N1 is a cause for vigilance.” Steve Dale is here to help us understand what is happening in the pet food industry: is raw food still a good choice for our cats, or do we go back to traditional cooked meals for our cats? Let’s find out… EPISODE NOTES: Feeding Fears: Bird Flu and the Raw Diet Debate Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/19-cats-and-counting-on-pet-life-radio-petliferadio-com--6667858/support .

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