Is the bird feeder and bird bath in the backyard safe?
Bird baths and feeders are generally considered safe if they are kept clean. However, precautions should be taken to avoid contact with bird droppings and contaminated water in the baths. Gloves should be worn and items should be cleaned with warm soapy water. Always wash hands with soap and water after maintaining feeders and baths. I have a pet bird, is it safe? If you already own a pet bird, it is unlikely to be infected unless it is exposed to migratory or wild birds. Keep pet birds inside. If you are considering getting a pet bird, ensure it is imported legally. It is illegal to import birds from regions that have avian flu. Smuggled birds could be infected. Information on embargoes on bird importation can be found at www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/embargo.htm. Can avian flu infect my dog or cat? Various forms of flu can infect dogs and cats. Avian flu is not known to infect dogs; however, it has infected domestic cats, ferrets and pigs. It is believed that cats have become infec
