Current alerts
Current warnings and guidance for Australian pet lovers. Each alert is maintained as its own page — follow the link for the full detail.
H5 bird flu and your pets
Ongoing — actively monitored. What H5 bird flu means for cats, dogs, and backyard birds in Australia: how it spreads, the practical precautions worth taking, and what to do if you find sick or dead wild birds.
H5 bird flu and Australia’s wildlife
Ongoing — actively monitored. The risks to native birds, seals, sea lions and marsupials, what to do if you find sick or dead wildlife, and how to support the wildlife resilience campaign.
Pet scam alerts
Updated every 48 hours. Our database of reported fraudulent pet websites and courier scams. Check any site you’re unsure about before sending money or personal details.
Paralysis ticks and your dog
Seasonal — risk rising. Paralysis ticks are among the most serious tick hazards for dogs in Australia, and a single tick can be enough to cause fatal paralysis. Know the signs, and check your dog daily if you’re anywhere along the east coast.
If you’ve come across a suspicious pet website, a fraudulent breeder listing, or anything else other pet lovers should be warned about, please let us know. We investigate every report.