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SEQ's Parvovirus outbreak affecting our pets

Thursday, August 7, 2025
by Eliot Rifkin

Have you ever wondered how a simple vaccine could save your pet from a deadly disease sweeping through Southeast Queensland? The The Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) is tackling outbreaks of canine parvovirus and feline panleukopenia in suburbs like Ipswich and South Brisbane, offering free vaccinations to protect our furry friends.

4ZZZ’s Eliot Rifkin spoke with Dr. Sarah, Senior Veterinarian at AWLQ, about how these preventable diseases are affecting our communities and what we can do to help.

For a deep dive...

To learn more about The Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ), visit their website. for adoptions, fostering, Op Shops as well as their free vet clinics. AWLQ is addressing Southeast Queensland's  parvovirus and panleukopenia epidemics with free vaccination clinics:



  • Brisbane Community Vet Clinic  23 August 2025 (walk-ins for canine parvovirus vaccines)  3808 2892 - 6/10 Old Chatswood Road, Daisy Hill (for eligible residents in postcodes: 4113, 4114, 4076, 4077)




  • Ipswich Community Vet Clinic  16 August 2025 (walk-ins for canine parvovirus; appointments for feline panleukopenia)  3812 7533 - 42 Tiger Street, West Ipswich (for eligible residents in postcodes: 4300, 4301, 4303, 4304, 4305)



These clinics aim to reduce barriers for low-income pet owners and curb the spread of these diseases in Southeast Queensland. Parvovirus symptoms in SEQ and Feline Panleukopenia symptoms.

...and lastly, here's a General Dog Health handout with covers vaccines, ticks, heartworm and other info for dog carers.


Eliot Rifkin

Eliot Rifkin is a Journalist and Producer on Thursday Brisbane Line

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