Most of us who have terminally ill or aged pets practice hospice care and may not even be aware that we are. There are times when the cost of treatment can overwhelm, particularly young families and those on fixed incomes. With incurable illnesses such as cancer, treatment often causes side effects without any benefit. Pet […]
Parrots are one of the most ancient pets. Egyptian hieroglyphics show images of birds, including parrots. The ancient Greeks and Romans admired parrots, and rich families kept them in ornate cages and had their servants care for them and teach them to speak. In the first century, Pliny the Elder described a bird similar to […]
It’s that time again – dog bath time. Let’s face it, dogs don’t enjoy baths. Mine will stand still for the process, but they are not happy. There is a way of bathing your dog to make both of you more comfortable. As I mentioned in “Grooming Aids for Dogs” there are special doggie tubs […]
