With bird flu cases on the rise across California, you may be wondering: Is your cat or dog at risk? Avian flu has been detected in dozens of domestic cats in the United States since December 2023, ...

Q. I’m worried about my dog getting too close to my parrot. It’s not that I think the dog will hurt my bird. It’s that I’ve heard canine saliva is toxic to birds, so it’s dangerous for a dog to even ...

It was last year, early morning. The sun had just risen, and I was upstairs getting ready for work. My greyhound, Elvis, was still asleep on his pillow, snoring, with his stuffed squirrelly toy tucked ...

True courage is on display in this intriguing video shared by Christina Balleza. The intense clip features a brave seven-year-old boy fending off his pet pup and cat in order to protect a bird ...

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 ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

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