Veterinary Public Health Program
313 N Figueroa St. Rm 1127
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel (213) 288-7060
Fax (213) 481-2375 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Los Angeles
County
HPAI H5N1 has recently been detected in 4 wild birds found in
Los Angeles (LA) County this winter. These cases are in addition
to the 30 reported between October 2022 and April 2023.
The risk to the general public's health from this H5N1 virus is
still low. So far there have been no reports of any mammals testing
positive for HPAI H5N1 in LA County.
In Fall 2023, the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Program started
receiving reports of dogs experiencing a sudden
respiratory illness of unknown origin, similar to case
reports in other states. Learn
more about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory
Disease.
Testing Animals for SARS-CoV-2 in Los Angeles County
Did you know that SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)
has been spreading in deer in the USA?
Did you know that about 40% of pets get infected when their
owner has COVID-19? (Although pets usually do not get very sick)
We are offering free testing of wild animals and pets
for SARS-CoV-2 to monitor the virus in animals.
The first rabid bat for 2024 was found in February.
Every year rabid bats are found here, and some of them
are found indoors.
Read all about rabies in LA County.
In response to natural disasters and international
events, animal rescue groups based in Los Angeles County
have saved hundreds of animals. When bringing rescued
pets into Los Angeles County, it is possible to
unintentionally bring in disease as well.
Learn more about how to prevent
the spread of disease when rescuing pets.
9.21.2017
Keeping Pets Safe in the Heat
As the temperature heats up, don't forget to keep your pets cool!