All birds will nip at different things, including their owner’s hands. This is called “beaking” and is a way for a bird to test a perch. Although this can be unpleasant it is not considered biting. When a bird bites, the bite is quick and hard and the bird’s body language demonstrates that this was […]
Searching online for an article that addressed the issues of dogs and children I came across the Sacramento SPCA (www.sspca.org) which had some good tips and information in selecting the right dog to be around your child. Puppies are cute and there is no better picture moment than that of a child holding one. However, […]
If you’ve ever been licked by a cat, you’ve experienced the roughness of the tongue, almost like sandpaper. A cat’s tongue is covered with barbs called papillae that face backwards and cause the rough sensation. The barbs are made of seratin, a substance found in human fingernails. The barbs serve a number of purposes. Cats […]
