It was brought to my attention this week that several cats were lost in Lake County, South Dakota, to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) or bird flu. I have lived in Lake County for the majority of my life and this is where I practice today. Although I practice very little small animal medicine these days, this perked my ears.
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Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM, is veterinarian and owner of True North Veterinary Health in Wentworth, S.D. Reach her at truenorthveterinaryhealth@gmail.com or PO Box 117, Wentworth, SD 57075.





