2020

Why Is Your Parrot’s Beak Growing Too Long?

Parrot beaks grow all the time. However, birds have methods that wear their beaks down constantly to keep them at the right length. So, if your parrot's beak has suddenly started to look longer and it shows no signs of getting shorter, then you have a problem. Why might your bird's beak do this? Your Parrot Isn't Using Its Beak Enough In the wild, a parrot controls its beak length by using it. Read More 

Does Desexing Play a Role in a Male Dog’s Aggression Levels?

There are many different terms for pet desexing. It can also be called spaying, neutering or simply having your pet fixed. When a male dog is fixed, what does it actually fix? You might have heard that desexing a male dog can reduce their level of aggression, but this isn't necessarily true, and it's not something that would be evident. Having said that, there are a number of positive behavioural changes (potentially including their aggression levels) that your dog should begin to exhibit after he has been desexed. Read More 

Nipping Dog Bites! 3 Practical Tips to Try When Grooming an Aggressive Dog

Grooming enhances the general health of your dog in a big way, but how do you groom an aggressive dog? Every dog gets aggressive during grooming for a reason, which you should first identify. If the previous grooming was a bit traumatic, your dog will resist the next one and become aggressive. Here's how you handle a dog that gets aggressive when being groomed: Identify the Cause of Aggressiveness Did your dog experience skin cuts or razor burns during the previous grooming? Read More 

3 Diets That Won’t Cause Flare-Ups in Your Allergic Pooch

Buying dog foods may seem a simple task, but it might not be so when buying food for an allergic dog. Does your dog lick its paws, or does it have constipation, runny stool or a gassy stomach? Or does it scratch its body, but you can't find any flea on its fur? Food allergies could be the cause! If your dog suffers food allergies, you could use friendlier diets that hopefully won't trigger them. Read More 

Understanding Bacterial Conjunctivitis In Newborn Kittens

The conjunctiva, which is the clear mucous membrane that covers the front of the eye, can become infected in newborn kittens and tends to be noticeable not long after the eyes open for the first time. It's most commonly caused by a vaginal infection in the mother cat, but it can also be caused by bacteria in the kittens living environment, particularly if it's not clean enough for newborns. Here's some information about bacterial conjunctivitis in kittens and how to treat it: Read More