If pets, like cats or dogs, go outside and could potentially eat or be exposed to sick or dead birds or other animals infected with avian flu viruses, they could become infected with avian flu. While it’s unlikely that you would get sick with avian flu through direct contact with your infected pet, it is possible.
If your pet is showing signs of illness compatible with avian flu virus infection and has been exposed to infected (sick or dead) cats or wild birds, you should monitor your health for signs of fever or infection.