Keeping Cats & Dogs Safe from Bird Flu 

For over 15 years, Petagogy and Healthy Pet Products have recommended raw and freeze-dried diets, believing their benefits far outweigh the risks. While no food is entirely risk-free, our brands meet or exceed FDA food safety standards, rigorously testing for pathogens like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. 

What to Know About Bird Flu: 

  • The risk to cats and dogs is very low.
  • In rare cases, infection comes from eating wild birds or their droppings.
  • Only one pet food-related case has been documented, and the company voluntarily recalled products.
  • Our foods undergo high-pressure processing (HPP) or freeze-drying, significantly reducing viral activity.

Safe Feeding Options:
✔ Choose non-poultry proteins like pork, beef, or fish.
✔ Opt for gently cooked or air-dried diets, which retain nutrition while being processed at higher temperatures. 

Bird flu has impacted U.S. poultry for over a century, with the latest outbreak since 2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Contact us with any questions! 

Brand Statements on Bird Flu:
Northwest Naturals
Primal Pet Foods
Small Batch
Steve’s Real Food

Source: Adapted from MudBay’s Statement, “How We’re Keeping Cats & Dogs Safe from Bird Flu,” December 30, 2024, Dr. Katy Miller, DVM; Al Puntillo, Mud Bay Co-CEO; Bryan Kramer, Mud Bay Director of Category