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 […]
About 10% of the population is allergic to animals. If you love animals but are allergic this can be a problem. Causes of Pet Allergies Cat and dog dander, or skin flakes, as well as their saliva and urine, can cause an allergic reaction – sneezing, wheezing, and running eyes and nose. Bird feathers and […]
Coughing is more common in dogs than in cats but can occur in either. Our pets do cough every once in a while, especially those that spend a lot of time outdoors, possibly inhaling foreign materials. Coughing will help to dislodge whatever is caught in the airways. Coughing often and/or uncontrollably is a cause for […]
