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Owning a pet bird is a special experience. There is nothing quite so unique as the bond between a bird and the person who cares for him or her. It can last decades—a bird or person’s entire lifetime—and enrich the lives of everyone who witnesses it.

Yet, birds are unlike other, more common pets in many ways. One of these is that, for some types of birds, the call to move to a warmer climate stirs in the air every autumn. If you notice bird behavior changes during this key migration season, you aren’t imagining things. 

The team at Ten West Bird and Animal Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, explains why bird behavior changes during the fall and what bird parents can do about it. 

Reptiles are both resilient and fragile, and when we’re caring for them, we have to make sure we spot any signs that something is wrong. One of the more common reptile health issues is metabolic bone disease, which can be caused by calcium deficiency and poor UVB lighting, among other things. 

Here’s what the team at 10 West Bird and Animal Hospital wants reptile owners to know about reptile bone health. 

Has your dog ever lapped up water from a puddle during a walk, jog, or play session outside, especially after a storm? Did you know that standing water can pose a risk of leptospirosis for dogs?

Today, the team at Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital will dive into what leptospirosis is, what the leptospirosis symptoms in dogs are, and how you can make sure your pup doesn’t get the illness in the first place.