Blastomycosis, while not common, is a serious fungal infection which primarily affects the lungs and the skin. Dogs are more susceptible to it although other animals, cats and humans as well, can be affected. The Blastomyces (spores) can be found in soil that is acidic, moist, filled with rotting, organic debris mixed with bird droppings. […]
Stress – something we would like to avoid, but impossible to do. Our pets are so attuned to our moods that they experience our stress. This is especially true during holiday times, but can happen anytime. We all lead busy lives these days and we rush to prepare our homes for guests (and ourselves), cooking, […]
Where is the Finch from? Finches and members of the Finch family can be found in the Northern Hemisphere and Africa. What does the Finch look like? There are many colorful varieties of finch available. Other families of birds referred to as finches are waxbills, buntings and American sparrows. Lifespan for most of these birds […]
