Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac are all related and found in many areas. The allergen in these plants is called urushiol, an oil substance. While most pets don’t appear to be affected by the oil – perhaps partly because their fur helps to protect their skin – it can rub onto their coats. […]
Moving without pets is stressful enough. Sometimes the work preparing the new house, packing and then unpacking seem like insurmountable situations. With all the chaos in the house your bird is bound to feel the tension. Moving is a big change for everyone, including your bird. As prey animals, birds need to feel that their […]
As much as we love our dogs, we do need interaction with other humans. Do dogs feel the same way? Interestingly, many dogs enjoy the company of other dogs and some are even depressed by the lack of companionship with their own kind. The advent of dog parks has allowed dogs lots of time to […]
