Worried About The Stray Cat Population Growth In Your Community? Trap, Neuter, Return!

If you own or manage a community that has become overrun with stray and feral cats, you may want to consider humanely controlling the feline population as soon as possible. One dozen cats can reproduce and increase the feline population to as many as 2,201 in just three years. In five years, that number can grow to 12,680. As you can see from the astonishing numbers, it's a good idea to get control of the cat population in your community before it gets out of hand. Read More 

8 Parrot Diseases That Will Have You Flying To The Animal Hospital

Parrots are for more than just pirates. These popular companion animals are members of many households throughout the United States. In fact,Petcha.com says that parrots are the third most common pet in the US. One difficult part of pet ownership that parrot parents must deal with is sickness in their precious birds. Here are 8 common health problems in parrots.  Avian Flu Avian flu is a potentially deadly disease in birds that can even harm humans. Read More 

Arthritis In Dogs: Common Symptoms And Treatment Options

According to Dog Quality, approximately 16 to 20 million dogs in North America are suffering from arthritis. If your once spry and active dog is beginning to slow down, or worse, acts as though they are in pain, they might be suffering from the very common stiffness and achy joints associated with arthritis. Here are a few of the most common signs and symptoms of arthritis in dogs, and what you can do as a caring pet owner to help your beloved canine find relief: Read More 

3 Things To Do Before Taking Your Dog To A Vet For Puking Out Worms

When you first notice it, it's scary. Worms wriggling in your dog's vomit can easily give you the chills and is also a worrisome indication that your dog is struggling with an infection. Even if your dog hasn't been exhibiting any unusual symptoms, the worms that have infected their body may slowly but surely be infiltrating their organs or even releasing toxins that are harmful to their body. Here are 3 things you should do before taking your dog to the vet. Read More 

For First-Time Parrot Owners: 7 Signs Your Pet Needs An Emergency Vet Clinic

If you are a first-time parrot owner, you may be unfamiliar with the signs and symptoms of a true avian emergency. It's important to recognize these signs, because parrots are instinctively known to "hide" their symptoms, as a weak bird is vulnerable to animals of prey. Besides the obvious, such as not eating and drinking, bleeding or blunt force trauma, note these 7 signs that indicate an avian emergency: 1. Inability to Perch Read More