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Veterinarian outlines practical steps to protect pets from bird flu

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As a veterinarian who studies infectious diseases in cats, I've been repeatedly asked whether Australia's outbreak of the H5 bird flu poses a risk to pets.

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  • As a veterinarian who studies infectious diseases in cats, I've been repeatedly asked whether Australia's outbreak of the H5 bird flu poses a risk to pets.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:40:10 UTC.

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