The Animal House: July 25, 2009
Parrots as Pets
Your pet parrot is trying to communicate with you - just not in the ways you'd expect. It turns out that parrots say more with body language than they do with the spoken word. We learn more about these intelligent birds and why parrot ownership is a much bigger commitment than most people realize.
Jenny Drummey, Virginia Adoption Coordinator, Phoenix Landing
Dr. Gary Weitzman Answers Your Pet Questions
Dr. Gary answers questions about our pets' sometimes-unseemly bathroom behavior and offers tips for dog pain management.
Dr. Gary Weitzman, Executive Director of the Washington Animal Rescue League
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