27/07/2026
🚨 Help Protect Our Wildlife & Pets from H5N1 Bird Flu Alert 🚨
We’re sharing an important update regarding H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) a highly contagious disease affecting birds worldwide and now detected in QLD.
While the risk to humans remains low, it’s essential we all stay vigilant to help protect our pets, wildlife, and community.
🐦 Signs to watch for in birds:
• Sudden death
• Lethargy or loss of appetite
• Difficulty breathing
• Neurological signs (tremors, seizures)
⚠️ What to do if you find a sick or dead bird:
❌AVOID
• Do NOT touch or move it
📷RECORD
• Take note of location, time, and symptoms
📱REPORT
• Report immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline: 1800 675 888
• Visit birdflu.gov.au for more information
❗️ Do NOT bring birds into the clinic: ALL birds brought to the clinic will be triaged outside prior to entering the building
📞 Please call us first on 3881 0077: we will arrange to meet you at the rear of the clinic
Together, we can help reduce the spread and keep our animals safe 💙
If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.