Deadly bird flu detected on Australian mainland, prompting pet owner warnings

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Deadly H5N1 bird flu strain detected on Australian mainland, prompting warnings for pet owners. The virus, confirmed in wild birds in Western and South Australia, can be fatal to cats and dogs. Authorities urge keeping pets away from wildlife and sick or dead birds. Australia was the last continent free of the pathogen, which has caused widespread deaths in birds and marine mammals globally since 2021.


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