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Pet Airways
Pet Airways is an airline which flies pets as passengers, not as cargo. Each pet is transported in a USDA-approved pet carrier, which is included in the airfare price. Most of the passengers are cats and dogs but nearly all species can be accommodated. Aggressive animals can be transported too, provided that the airlines is […]
Shredding behavior in Birds
Shredding is a natural behavior in birds. Wild birds shred and tear material searching for food and to build nests. Birds seem to shred even more during breeding season when an increase in hormones is present. Lots of bird toys encourage this normal behavior. While it may mean that your bird will destroy a toy […]
Food Allergies in Pets
Only about 10% of pet allergies are food related. Sometimes what is considered a food allergy is actually food intolerance. A food allergy occurs when the immune system believes an ingredient is harmful and sends antibodies to fight the invader. Food intolerance is when the digestive system cannot digest a certain ingredient or ingredients. Some […]