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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy and Jordyn Beazley

A deadly strain of bird flu has landed on Australian shores. Does it pose a risk to pets?

A cat stalking a flock of pigeons
Pet owners are being warned to keep their cats, dogs and birds away from wild birds to protect them from bird flu. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has arrived on the Australian mainland and, while there’s no evidence yet of mass animal mortality, authorities are on high alert.

The virus has killed millions of birds and thousands of marine mammals since it began spreading around the globe in 2021. The risk to humans is low – but should we be worried about our pets?

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