An acral (affecting a limb) lick granuloma is an open sore. Constant licking or grooming one area of the skin prevents healing. While it can affect any breed of dog, large breeds such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers and Dobermans seem more prone to lick granulomas. Once thought to be psychogenic […]
Animals in pain often lash out, bite and/or scratch, even those they love. Learning how to restrain an injured pet can help you to avoid injuries to yourself. Immediately call your veterinarian or animal rescue and alert them to the problem. To muzzle an injured dog, first put a leash on him/her. Then approach from […]
To put your mind at ease, humans cannot transfer colds or flu viruses to their birds. There are a couple of viruses that we may pass on to our birds but these are a rarity. There is more concern about what we can give our birds through our saliva. We are not advising you to […]
