Raw pet food was pulled from the shelves following the deaths of two cats after eating it. Testing indicated the presence of bird flu in both cats, who became severely ill with the virus.
Oregon and Washington state sold certain lots of the Wild Coast Pet Foods linked to the highly pathogenic avian influenza, aka the bird flu. Wild Coast says that the company has stopped selling its 24oz Chicken Feline Formula with lot numbers 22660 and 22664 with a best buy date of 12/2025. More than a dozen cats and dogs have died since the bird flu outbreak after consuming raw pet food, according to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation.
“I sincerely apologize and deeply regret not conveying this information to you sooner and know many of you heard about this through other channels,” said Wild Coast Pet Foods founder Tyler Duncan in a statement. “Moving forward, I am committed to keeping you promptly informed on the evolving situation and will be updating our website as the information becomes available.”
Is the recalled pet food sold in Ohio?
The Wild Coast raw pet food appears to only be sold in two states, Washington and Oregon, per the company’s store locator.
If you recently purchased the brand’s raw pet food (lot numbers 22660 and 22664) from those states, public notices from both Washington and Oregon’s departments of agriculture recommend not feeding it to your pet, disposing of the product and contacting your place of purchase for a full refund.
Wild Coast Pet Foods says that concerned pet owners could also cook the formula until 165 degrees, replacing it with a non-poultry formula or replacing it with a gently cooked formula.
What are the signs of bird flu in cats and dogs?
Cats and dogs could be exposed to bird flu if they go outside and eat or be around sick or dead birds infected with bird flu viruses, per the CDC. The American Veterinary Medical Foundation says to look for these signs of infection in pets:
- Fever
- Lethargy
- Low appetite
- Reddened or inflamed eyes
- Discharge from the eyes and nose
- Difficulty breathing
- Neurologic signs, like tremors, seizures, incoordination, or blindness
If you think your pet has bird flu, immediately contact your veterinarian if you notice symptoms of avian influenza.
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