Some parrots can be finicky eaters. They don’t always choose things that are good for them. But it’s important to ensure they are getting the proper nutrition. Researchers have discovered that the major cause of mortality among pet birds is malnutrition. Feeding your bird a seed only diet is dangerous to his/her health. Seeds alone […]
Losing a pet can be traumatic for the entire family. The Humane Society of the United States provides advice on what to do if you lose your pet. Contact local animal shelters and animal control agencies. Check your phone book or search online for local shelters and report your pet missing. You should file a […]
Alpharma, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. will suspend sales in 30 days of 3-Nitro (Roxarsone), used by poultry producers since the 1940s. An FDA study of 100 broiler chickens detected inorganic arsenic, a known carcinogen, in higher levels in the livers of those treated with 3-Nitro. Scientists report that organic arsenic, less toxic and present […]
