CARING FOR AFRICAN GREY PARROTS Pet Care Guide CARING FOR AFRICAN GREY PARROTS One of the most intelligent birds ever studied, the African grey parrot has an amazing…
AVIAN FECAL TESTING Pet Care Guide AVIAN FECAL TESTING Fecal testing is the recommended method for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infections. GI parasites can…
10 HOUSEHOLD PLANTS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO DOGS AND CATS Pet Care Guide 10 HOUSEHOLD PLANTS THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO DOGS AND CATS Over 700 indoor/outdoor plants contain toxic substances that may harm dogs and cats. If these…
10 WAYS TO HELP AN ARTHRITIC DOG Pet Care Guide 10 WAYS TO HELP AN ARTHRITIC DOG Bring your dog in for regular checkups so that your veterinarian can monitor your dog’s…
ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPHY Pet Care Guide ABDOMINAL RADIOGRAPHY Abdominal radiography is painless, very safe, and noninvasive, and it can sometimes be performed during…
ACETAMINOPHEN TOXICITY Pet Care Guide ACETAMINOPHEN TOXICITY Acetaminophen can be toxic to dogs and cats, but cats are 7 to 10 times…
ACTH STIMULATION TEST Pet Care Guide ACTH STIMULATION TEST ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) is a hormone produced by the brain that stimulates the adrenal glands…
ADRENAL GLAND DISEASE IN FERRETS Pet Care Guide ADRENAL GLAND DISEASE IN FERRETS Adrenal gland disease usually affects adult ferrets (older than 2 years). The most common clinical…
AVIAN NUTRITION Pet Care Guide AVIAN NUTRITION Should My Bird Be Eating Seeds? It is a common misunderstanding that seeds are a…
AVIAN/EXOTIC ANESTHESIA Pet Care Guide AVIAN/EXOTIC ANESTHESIA Anesthesia is used to prevent a patient from experiencing stress and/or pain during routine, elective,…