Birds

If you are bringing home a bird for the first time, then you are probably concerned with hazards in your home. Unlike cats and dogs, birds can reach the uppermost places...

Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide...

Advice about purchasing a pet as a gift for the holidays.

It's easy to fly with your cat, small dog, bird, or other pet in the cabin of an airplane. Most airlines will allow you to bring an animal on board as a carry-on and place it...

There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever...

Choosing your pet's home away from home while you are gone is one of the more important choices you can make for them. Many people do not realize the extreme differences in...

Meet Mimi, my Mexican Redheaded Amazon Parrot. She talks and sings and eats and showers. One of her biggest habits, unfortunately, is chewing. She'll chew on anything, like...

How do I give a bird medicine, you ask? Very carefully. A sick bird should be seen by a veterinarian, preferably one with avian experience. Birds will hide the fact that they are...

Caring for birds, as for other pets, requires a certain amount of time and energy, so let's get started!