Abusing Veterinary Staff

Self-mutilating Bird

Sometimes working in a vet clinic can break you.  It doesn’t surprise me that the veterinary industry has a higher suicide rate than any other industry.  There is a general attitude that vets are only in it for the money.  That vets over-service and over-charge.  The abuse veterinary staff receive continues to amaze me.  The…

Read More

Helping a Pet Bird Grieve

Grieving birds

Do pets grieve? Animals will grieve the loss of a family member (human or animal).  Studies show that most animals will show at least one (if not multiple) behavioural changes after the death or loss of a mate, a companion or other family member.  It can be extremely difficult to help your pet through that.…

Read More