An Alberta dog has died after being exposed to highly pathogenic avian influenza, marking the second confirmed fatal case in a domestic dog in Canada, according to CBC News.

The 10-year-old goldendoodle ingested a snow goose and was brought to a veterinarian in central Alberta in November. She died four days later. Tests at the University of Calgary confirmed the infection, according to the office of the chief provincial veterinarian.

The first fatal case was reported in Oshawa, Ont., in 2023. Both dogs are believed to have contracted the virus from snow geese.

Deputy chief provincial veterinarian Hussein Keshwani said the dog was already receiving treatment for an immune disease and urged pet owners to prevent animals from consuming raw meat or roaming unsupervised, especially during migration season.

Three cases of avian influenza in snow geese have been confirmed in Alberta this year, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Tracy Fisher, president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, said infections in pets remain rare but possible. Symptoms include eye and nasal discharge, as well as neurological issues such as twitching and seizures.