14/07/2026
H5N1 Avian Influenza (bird flu) is a serious virus with multiple confirmed cases in Australia. While it primarily affects birds, it can also spread to other animals and, in very rare cases, people.
As a precaution:�• 🚫 Do not handle wild birds unless absolutely necessary.�• 🐶🐱Do not allow pets near sick or dead birds
• if you encounter sick or dead birds contact:�📞 Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888 OR�📞 WIRES: 1300 094 737
Advised to bring a bird to our clinic?�To help protect our patients and staff, please remain in the car park and call us when you’ve arrived. One of our nurses will assess before admitting the bird to the clinic.
To read more about Bird Flu Visit: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu
Thank you for helping us keep our community, pets, and wildlife safe. ❤️