Canada's Mammalian Bird Flu Outbreak Includes Dogs

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently confirmed a dog in Ontario had contracted avian influenza (bird flu) and died.

The CFIA reported on April 1, 2023; the dog was infected with bird flu after chewing on a wild goose.

“Based on the current evidence in Canada, the risk to the general public remains low, and current scientific evidence suggests that the risk of a human contracting avian influenza from a domestic pet is minor,” the CFIA stated.

Canada has previously reported bird flu infections have led to the demise of bears, foxes, and skunks.

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