If you haven’t properly clipped your bird’s wings, you may find that he has escaped and has flown up a tree. Fortunately, with a little patience, you can retrieve your bird quickly and harmlessly.

Have a friend or family member who your bird recognizes under the tree. Ask them to speak calmly to your bird while you situate a ladder against the trunk of the tree. As you climb the ladder, make sure they continue calling to your bird.

It is important that you or someone else your bird knows well climbs the ladder. If you send a stranger up to collect your bird, he’s likely to fly away.

Take a treat with you and calmly reach for your bird. You can even try calling your bird to you if he is familiar with such a command.

If you require further assistance, call your vet Thorold.

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If you’re welcoming a new kitty into your home, there are some things you will need to do to cat proof your house.

Most cats love to be up high, which means they will likely jump up on couches, tables, and even book cases. Some cats have even been known to climb to the top of the refrigerator, so make sure you hide any nick knacks and food that you do not want destroyed or eaten.

Cats are also extremely curious, so make sure you hide away chemicals and cleaning supplies. Many of these products can be very harmful to cats. Chlorine bleach and concentrated soap can cause illness and even death.

Keep your plants out of reach. Some common indoor plants can be poisonous to cats, so make sure you check with your veterinary clinic Montgomery for more details. Or visit this website Lakeway Animal Medical &am ... Read more »

It’s natural to be curious about what your pet does while you are away. However, the situation becomes much different when you think your pet may be experiencing separation anxiety. How can you tell if it is impacting your pet’s life?

If your dog is experiencing separation anxiety, you’re likely to see signs of this when you arrive back home. The first clue would be your pet’s reaction to your arrival. If he rushes to you, and it’s obvious that he was distressed without you there with him, you may have cause for concern. Take a look around your home. If your pet is being destructive while you are gone but is calm while you’re home, or is having accidents when he has already been housebroken, he may need your help to combat separation anxiety. Your local Katy veterinarian can help you care for your pet. Visit this link to know more.

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Many cat parents may be surprised to hear that their kitty is suffering from feline acne. Small growths on their cat’s face and/or chins often prompts the owners to bring their pet cats to the vet especially if these small blackheads or pimples just won’t go away. Although this is not really a serious problem, your kitty will still benefit from proper treatment and attention. Without which, the acne can spread or even worsen. Secondary bacterial infection can cause the pimples to be filled up with pus, causing a cat’s face to swell.

While there are various causes of feline acne, poor hygiene and exposure to dirt are important trigger factors.  Dirt and oils fill up hair follicles thereby obstructing them, and causing the formation of pimples and blackheads. Since these are quite itchy and uncomfortable, a cat will soon be scratching the area, thereby making things worse. Intense scratching can lead to irritation and injury, allowing bacteria to invade ... Read more »

Many cat parents may be surprised to hear that their kitty is suffering from feline acne. Small growths on their cat’s face and/or chins often prompts the owners to bring their pet cats to the vet especially if these small blackheads or pimples just won’t go away. Although this is not really a serious problem, your kitty will still benefit from proper treatment and attention. Without which, the acne can spread or even worsen. Secondary bacterial infection can cause the pimples to be filled up with pus, causing a cat’s face to swell.

While there are various causes of feline acne, poor hygiene and exposure to dirt are important trigger factors.  Dirt and oils fill up hair follicles thereby obstructing them, and causing the formation of pimples and blackheads. Since these are quite itchy and uncomfortable, a cat will soon be scratching the area, thereby making things worse. Intense scratching can lead to irritation and injury, allowing bacteria to invade ... Read more »