PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A cat in Oregon's Washington County has tested positive for bird flu, state officials announced on Friday.

The cat was described by the Oregon Department of Agriculture as being an outdoor cat "with a history of exposure to wild waterfowl" and had been taken to a veterinarian after exhibiting symptoms of a fever, runny nose and eyes, trouble breathing, lethargy and wasn't eating.

During the veterinary visit, the cat was diagnosed with pneumonia, but samples were sent for further testing, according to state agriculture officials.

It's unclear how the cat is doing at this time. KOIN 6 News has reached out to the ODA for more information.

Officials say cats, including domestic and wild cats, "are particularly sensitive to H5N1 avian influenza."

Friday's announcement comes after a Portland-based pet food company recalled its products in December after a cat in Washington County died from bird flu-contaminated products. Officials also announced the bird flu-related deaths of 20 big cats at a big cat sanctuary in Washington state in late December.

Earlier that month, the ODA announced it was launching a milk testing and monitoring program after the virus was detected in raw milk in California.

Officials say that while dogs can also contract H5N1, they add that they appear "less susceptible" to the bird flu virus than cats.

Tips to protect your pets from bird flu, via Oregon Department of Agriculture:

• Don't feed your pet raw (unpasteurized) milk or colostrum.
• Don't feed your pet raw or undercooked meat. This includes uncooked or freeze-dried meat-based diets, treats, and/or animal products.
• Keep your pets away from wild birds, poultry and cattle, especially in areas where there are known H5N1 outbreaks.
• Don't let your pets eat birds or other wild animals.
• Touching raw meat and/or interacting with poultry, livestock or other animals outside of your home? Officials want you to wash your hands.
• Officials also want you to consider changing clothes and shoes after interacting with animals and birds outside of the house and before interacting with your pets.
• If your pet appears sick, contact your veterinarian and tell them if your pet has been exposed.

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