One of the cats infected with the bird flu was an 8-month-old kitten on the Upper West Side that consumed raw chicken from Savage Cat, a company that makes raw pet food. A veterinarian said the kitten had to be euthanized.

Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.

Two cats died as a result of the bird flu infections after experiencing fevers and severe respiratory disease.

Cat owners are warned of more pet food recalls, as Savage Pet of California says some of its products could contain H5N1 (bird flu). The FDA and New York Department of Health share key information.

Scientists say a concerning genetic mutation has appeared in H5N1 bird flu infected cats living in a New Jersey suburb of New York City

Savage Cat Food is recalling several Large Chicken Boxes and Small Chicken Boxes sold in November of last year in California, Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington.