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The food you give your birds directly affects overall health and wellness. There are many foods that are potentially toxic to our feathered friends. It’s important to understand which foods you should never feed to birds to keep your own birds safe and healthy. 

If something is bad for our pets, they’ll instinctively know not to eat it, right? If only it were that simple! March has been designated as National Pet Poison Prevention Month to raise awareness for all the hazards for pets lurking right under our noses. 

At Ten West Bird & Animal Hospital, we take pet safety seriously year round, and in honor of National Pet Poison Prevention Month, our team has gathered some guidelines to help pet families keep their pets safe.

Just like us, dogs acne. Yes. A close look at your dog’s chin or muzzle may reveal tiny red bumps. While this can be worrisome at first glance, dog acne, an inflammatory disorder affecting the skin on the muzzle and lips, is typically mild. However, because some cases can lead to swelling, bleeding, and permanent scarring, it’s necessary to have the signs of dog acne examined, tested, and treated.