Two Multnomah County cats euthanized after being infected with bird flu

Two Multnomah County house cats have been euthanized after being infected by a strong case of the avian flu.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture confirmed that both cats were eating the same type of pet food, called "Wild Coast Raw," by the company "Wild Coast Pet Foods."

Christine Knopp, a Milwaukie woman, says oneof her cats died of the avian flu.

"It’s been really hard. I love my cats so much," said Knopp.

In just a few days, her cat went from having a fever to not being able to walk.

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