Around five house cats in total have now died in the metro area since Christmas due to the spreading influenza. In all but one, raw pet food was the culprit.

Three Oregon cats from the same home were taken to DoveLewis after the hospital said they were suspected of having bird flu symptoms.

Two more Oregon cats died this month after eating raw cat food that was contaminated with the deadly bird flu virus, prompting Washington state officials to issue a recall.