The H5N1 virus can be fatal to cats and dogs but cases are infrequent and may be mistaken for other illnesses ...

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has been found in seabirds in two Australian states. But don’t be fooled by the name: this virus also rapidly infects other animals. It has caused havoc in poultry ...

The H5N1 virus has landed in Australia, via seabirds from the Antarctic, and pet owners have been warned to brace for an almost inevitable outbreak.

Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu in an Australian seabird for the first time, the government said ...

During previous avian influenza outbreaks, egg and poultry production were impacted in some parts of Australia, causing the cost of eggs to spike and shortages to occur. In 2024 and 2025, egg ...

Warning issued to pet owners in Australia as deadly bird flu strain detected on mainland for first time - Virus can be fatal ...

The detection of bird flu in a local species is a dramatic escalation, with experts warning the virus may now spread across ...

What is Bird Flu in Cats? Bird flu, also called H5N1 avian influenza, is a flu virus. It causes severe illness and death in all types of birds, particularly wild birds, ducks, geese, and chickens.

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu has now been found in a second state, South Australia, after earlier being identified in Western Australia. Authorities have confirmed three seabirds have died of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. The bird flu that is driving up the cost of eggs is also ...