Alley Cat Rescue Team

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⚠️ Important Biosecurity Alert for Cat Owners in Western Australia ⚠️

Our rescue is sharing an urgent public health and animal safety notice regarding avian influenza (H5 bird flu), which has now been detected in Western Australia.

While this virus primarily affects birds, it can also infect cats under certain conditions—particularly through contact with infected birds (including wild birds), contaminated environments, or raw infected poultry products.

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🐱 Can cats get H5 bird flu?

Yes. Although cases are still uncommon, cats can become infected. Infected birds shed high levels of virus, and cats that hunt, scavenge, or are exposed to contaminated areas are at risk.

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🚨 Symptoms to watch for in cats

Seek urgent veterinary attention if your cat shows any of the following:

* Sudden lethargy or weakness
* Loss of appetite
* Fever
* Coughing, sneezing, or difficulty breathing
* Discharge from eyes or nose
* Vomiting or diarrhoea
* Neurological signs (tremors, seizures, loss of coordination)
* Sudden unexplained illness or collapse

Symptoms can progress quickly, so early action is critical.

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🛡️ How to protect your cat

Prevention is the most important defence:

* Keep cats indoors or fully contained on your property
* Use secure cat runs / catios / enclosed outdoor enclosures
* Prevent hunting of birds and wildlife at all times
* Do not feed raw or undercooked poultry products
* Keep cats away from dead or injured birds
* Wash hands after handling animals or being outdoors in bird areas
* Report sick or dead wild birds to relevant wildlife authorities

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🏡 Why confinement matters now more than ever

This situation is a strong reminder that free-roaming cats are at significantly higher risk of exposure—not only to traffic and injury, but now also to emerging infectious diseases like H5 bird flu.

Keeping cats:

* indoors, or
* safely enclosed within your property

is one of the most effective ways to protect them long-term. Cat runs and secure outdoor enclosures allow enrichment and fresh air without unnecessary risk.

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❤️ From our rescue team

We know many cats are used to outdoor access, but this is a changing environment with new biosecurity risks. Small changes now can prevent devastating illness later.

If you’re unsure how to transition your cat to indoor life or need ideas for safe enrichment, reach out—we’re happy to help.

Please share this post to help keep cats across WA safe.

On this Saturday!

Have you adopted a gorgeous cat or kitten from us?? Post or email your photo to be entered into our poll to be included in our 2027 Fundraising Calendar*.



*By submitting a photograph to Alley Cat Rescue Team Inc., you warrant that you are the original creator and hold the copyright to the image. By emailing or posting your photo, you grant Alley Cat Rescue Team Inc. a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free, and irrevocable license to publish, display, and reproduce your photo in our 2027 Fundraising Calendar and associated promotional/marketing materials. You confirm that any individuals identifiable in your photo have provided consent for their image to be used for these purposes. Winning photographers will be credited by name supplied.

Update : Eleven and Mike have now also been adopted ❤️
The gorgeous Lucas and Will have been adopted but Mike and Eleven are still waiting for their forever homes 😻 meet them at Head to Tail Pets!