The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is advising Iowa pet owners to keep their cats and dogs away from sick or deceased wild birds and animals. Pet owners should also discourage indoor/outdoor cats from hunting wildlife because of the ongoing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1 HPAI) circulating within wild and migratory birds.

Tips to Help Keep Your Pets Healthy

* Keep pets away from dead wildlife, including birds.

* Do not allow your pet to kill or eat wildlife.

* Do not feed pets raw, undercooked, or ...