28/08/2026
With H5N1 (Bird Flu) detected in local wild seabirds, we’ve had a few clients asking what this means for their pets.
At this time, the risk remains low, but it's important that we make a few sensible changes to daily routines:
🦜 Pet birds & poultry: Keep feed and water covered, and secure aviaries/coops to prevent any contact with wild birds.
🐕 Dogs: Keep them on a lead around waterbirds and stop them from investigating dead birds.
🐈 Cats: Keep them indoors where practical, or take steps to prevent them from hunting wild birds.
Found a sick or dead wild bird? Do not handle it. Keep children and pets away, and call the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Read our Perth pet owner guide here:
https://ascotvet.com.au/bird-flu-in-wa-what-you-need-to-know/
