As you probably know, how can you of missed it, the UK has had the most terrible time with the BSE problem. Not least our Government!
In answer to your question I'm afraid the news is not good. Although largely overlooked in companion animals BSE is no respector of species.By August 1990 10 cases had been confirmed of Feline Spongiform Encaphalopathy in domestic cats. By 1996 Feline Spongiform Encaphalopathy had been described in 25 cases.One zoo in Scotland, possibly Edinburgh, has had one confirmed FSE case in a male lion.
Any pet food manufactured in the UK is allowed to contain "low risk material". Very little research has been done to see just how many cats are really affected but a warning to everyone - if neurological disease is suspected in your cat or dog insist the vet takes spongiform encaphalopathy into consideration.

[This message has been edited by carrie (edited December 05, 2000).]