Feather Cysts in Canaries

Feather Cysts in Canaries

Normal bird feathers develop in the feather follicles in the layer of skin known as the dermis, compared to the fur of mammals which grows from hair follicles. All birds can develop feather cysts, but canaries are known to have them more frequently. A feather cyst is...
Cannabis Intoxication in Companion Animals

Cannabis Intoxication in Companion Animals

The ingestion of cannabis in any form can cause serious intoxication in small pets. Dogs are particularly attracted to the butts of joints found on the ground, or the butter or residue left behind when cooking using cannabis. Even inhaling second-hand smoke, in...