WalMart, PetSmart and other pet shops carry many toys for birds and other pets that are made in China. Unfortunately, many of them have proven toxic to birds. Recently, a woman purchased a Chinese import bird toy for her pet. After chewing on it, the bird became ill and died. The woman then sent the […]
The Patsy Award was created by the American Humane Association (AHA). Patsy is an acronym for Picture Animal Top Star of the Year. In 1958, in order to include television animal performers, the Performing Animal Television Star of the Year was added. The AHA created the Patsy after a tragic accident occurred during the filming […]
To set the scene, your bird is sound asleep at his/her usual time. Suddenly, in the middle of the night, you are awakened by chaos in the birdcage. If you are frightened, imagine how your bird feels. Night fears can affect any bird, but it appears to be more common in cockatiels. When a frightened […]
