There are 8 different species of Pionus Parrot, but only 5 are available as pets – Blue-Headed Parrot, Maximillian’s Parrot, White-Capped Parrot, Dusky Parrot and Bronze-Winged Parrot. They are all medium-sized birds and have similar personalities, but coloring is different. The Pionus has a gentle, sensitive nature. Take time with training as they can be […]
Cats, dogs and humans can be infected with Histoplasmosis, a fungal disease. The fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum, is found in soil mainly in humid areas particularly near bodies of water. Outdoor cats and dogs are more prone to histoplasmosis, especially hunting dogs who travel over all sorts of terrain. While infection can occur at any age, […]
October 30, 2012 Wellpet LLC of Tewksbury, MA, has recalled some of its dry dog kibble products due to moisture contamination and the possibility of mold growth. The product affected is Wellness Small Breed Adult Health Dry Dog Food, 12 lb. bags with a Best By date of August 8, 2013. Wellness reports that while […]
