Its the latest worrying development in the ongoing spread of bird flu among animals and humans this year.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA)announcedthe cats death Thursday.
The death comes after abird flu outbreakat Washingtons Wild Felid Advocacy Center this month.
Cats might be at high risk of severe illness from H5N1, some research has suggested.© Elizaveta Antropova via Getty
The outbreak killed 20 big cats, including African servals, bobcats, and cougars.
The products were sold nationwide in the U.S.
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As ofearly December, outbreaks of H5N1 among dairy cows have occurred in 16 states this year.
Cats, too, have been caught in the crossfire.
H5N1 isnt the only potential danger that might come from eating raw pet food, Oregon health officials note.
These products also have a higher risk of containing other nasty germs such asSalmonella,Listeria, andE.
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