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Bird Care

When Your Bird Screams

Are you inadvertently reinforcing your bird’s screaming? With our busy lives, we sometimes look for easy solutions to problems, solutions that could exacerbate the problem. My daughter’s Sun Conure, Shemesh, has learned that if he screams (and he’s very loud), he’ll get the attention and treats that he wants. Taking the path of least resistance, […]
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Best Friends 2012 Pet Conference

Best Friends is hosting the No More Homeless Pets Conference to be held October 25-28, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Early registration is $275, a $50 savings off the regular registration fee. Registrations for this event have begun. The 2012 Conference begins on Thursday and ends Saturday with optional workshops free on Sunday for registrants. […]
Dog Diseases

Bordetella (Kennel Cough)

Bordetella is the inflammation of the trachea (windpipe) and the bronchi. It is also known as infectious tracheabronchitis. Symptoms are a hacking cough that may or may not produce mucous, nasal discharge and difficulty breathing. If not treated, it can lead to pneumonia. Kennel cough occurs often when boarding a dog in a kennel. The […]