In this article we debunk some of the most famous myths and urban legends relating to birds. Myth: Birds can die from swallowing rice thrown at weddings. Fact: This is simply not true. Myth: You should take down your bird feeders in the fall because they keep birds from migrating and these birds will […]
Proctor & Gamble has recalled specific lots of Iams canned cat food due to Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency. The food is Iams Protective Health Canned Cat and Kitten Food and includes all varieties of 3 oz. and 5.5 oz. cans. Date on bottom of cans reads 09/2011 to 06/2012. Signs of thiamine deficiency can be […]
As our pets age they may exhibit changes in behavior and in appearance. Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS) which is similar to Alzheimer’s in humans, sometimes occurs in pets, particularly dogs. Aging causes deposits of beta-amyloid, a protein plaque, to form between the nerve cells of the brain. Some of the signs of CDS can be […]
