Birds and dogs may not seem like an obvious choice for interspecies friendships, but the evidence doesn't lie. These dog and bird BFFs love to play and snuggle together. Pro tip: make sure your dogs and birds are well socialized together before allowing them to play unsupervised.
Can I have a bird if I have a dog?
Birds are great pets, and so are dogs, but can they coexist happily? Of course, they can! As different as the two can be, there are plenty of cases of doggos and bird-brains living together in peaceful harmony.
Can you keep dogs and birds together?
Keep Your Bird Safe Birds should be kept in strongly protected housing, high out of the dog's reach. The cage should be securely attached; it should not be possible for your pooch to jump up and knock it over.
Are dogs toxic to birds?
'Canine saliva is not toxic to birds,' says avian veterinarian Dr. Peter Sakas of Niles, Ill. 'However, dogs do put their mouths in interesting places where bacteria may be rampant, and it's possible there may be bacteria in a dog's mouth as a result.
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