This week, we’ve called on our favorite expert pet owners to answer your questions about the unruly critters in your life. Faux Paws is Slate’s pet advice column. Submit questions here. Dear Faux Paws ...

They’re beautiful, social and smart. And some even talk! It’s little wonder that pet birds are growing in popularity. According to the American Pet Products Association, bird guardianship has been on ...

Why should birds keep cool in summer ? Birds have higher body temperatures than humans. In extreme heat, they can suffer from heat stress or heatstroke, which can be life-threatening .Hot weather ...

To avoid avian flu, the FDA advises keeping cats from hunting and consuming wild birds. Tracy Glantz tglantz@thestate.com A brand of natural cat food was recalled on Tuesday, Dec. 24 after reports ...