Are Kittiwakes Catholic? – 10,000 Birds

Of all the gulls that occur in Britain, there’s none that is as pelagic as the Kittiwake. It’s a bird that rarely occurs inland, and outside the breeding season it spends its time far out to sea. British-ringed Kittiwakes have been reported many times from Greenland and Newfoundland, and birds in adult plumage are regularly […]

Happy Hotel Time – Summer’s Fabulous Cat Life

As you know, I love hotel rooms! And it’s been a couple months or so since I showed you any of the hotels I’ve stayed in. So I thought I’d show you a little of this one. We’ve stayed in this hotel near the Ventura cat show several times, and my human swears that we’ve […]

Glucosamine and Chondroitin for Dogs – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

“Your dog has arthritis.” It’s a common phrase heard among pet parents and something every one of us tries hard to avoid. But what exactly can we do? Are there breeds that are more prone? Do we supplement? What age do we start? These are the most common mobility-related questions on the minds of pet […]

Whooper Swans at Lake Kussharo, Hokkaido

To be honest, I never cared too much for swans. On the one hand, they are very easy to see in Germany, swimming in public parks or teaching pensioners how to eat bread. On the other hand, their white color and their considerable size made me see them as somewhat arrogant birds – the white […]

What’s Happening to the Veterinary Profession? Dr Karyn’s Cynical View

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. I recently talked to you about the importance of insurance when it comes to being able to […]

Is Stinging Nettle Good for Dogs? – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

The undervalued superfood that deserves your attention If you have spent a lot of time outdoors, you may be familiar with a prickly plant that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. Even with the slightest brush against the skin, a painful sting and welt will form thanks to the tiny, hollow needles that line […]

Winter Wanderland – 10,000 Birds

It is mid-March and I am back in Colorado for meetings. Of course, excellent opportunity to go birding with my friends Brad and Laura. Before the meetings started we had three glorious days of seeking out what we started calling “red-faced rascals” – the series of finches that look like they have been dipped in […]

Unable to Fake Feline Annoyance

For one of my posts this week, my human wanted to get some photos of me looking annoyed about being touched by human hands. That was a difficult task for me, since I love human touch! Especially tummy rubs. I can’t get enough of them, which I guess is pretty obvious. I’m just not one […]

A Safe and Effective Immune Booster and Anti-infla – Dr. Dobias Natural Healing

  Quercetin, a naturally occurring flavonoid found in many fruits, vegetables, leaves, and grains, has attracted significant attention for its potential health benefits and therapeutic ability in both animal models and humans. Dietary Sources and Bioavailability Quercetin is in foods like berries and apples which are particularly rich sources. However, its bioavailability is influenced by […]

You Will See (or Hear) These

Most weeks, I use a recent outing to inspire my weekly post. This week, however, we had visitors, and I had a bird-free Monday. (Monday is normally my fun day, to paraphrase Prince, and the Bangles.) So I had to look to a fellow 10,000 Birds writer for inspiration, instead. Thanks, Jason, for mentioning Trash […]

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