Cat Age Chart: How To Calculate Your Cat’s Age in Human Years
Jump to section How Many Cat Years Are in a Human Year? Cat Age Chart What Are the Cat Life Stages? How Old Can a Cat Live? How Can I Tell How Old My Cat Is? FAQs About Cat Age
How To Get Rid of Bird Mites: Signs, Treatment, and Prevention
Is your feathered friend itchy? Mouth breathing? Developing a crusty beak? They could have bird mites, a type of parasite that feeds off your bird and can cause a host of issues for them. We spoke with Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, an avian veterinarian with 30 years experience, to learn what signs to watch for, how bird mites are typically treated and how you can prevent these tiny pets from wreaking havoc in the first place.
The 13 Best Pet Birds: Parakeets, Cockatiels, and More
From small finches to large Amazon parrots with even larger personalities, birds can make wonderful pets. But before getting a new feathered friend, you need to do a little research first. That’s because some birds, like parakeets and canaries, are great for beginners, while others, like cockatoos and macaws, are better suited for experienced bird owners. We spoke to two bona fide bird experts Dr. Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP (Avian Practice), owner of Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics in Bedford Hills, New York, and Long Island Parrot Society’s former president Susan Chamberlain, to identify the best pet birds and learn a little about each one so you can find the right fit for your flock.
Kitten Age Chart: How To Tell How Old Your Kitten Is
Jump to section How Can I Tell How Old My Kitten Is? Kitten Age Chart Kitten Stages and Developmental Milestones FAQs About Kitten Age
Bird Eye Problems: Signs, Common Causes and Treatments
Birds are delicate creatures with eyes to match. If your pet bird is squinting, blinking frequently or rubbing their face with their wing, look closer: Are their eyelids red and swollen? Is the outer surface of the eyeball (the cornea) discolored? Those are clear signs of bird eye problems. Like with humans, birds’ eyes can be irritated by a cornucopia of causes. The technical term vets use for eye irritation is “conjunctivitis,” and any bird can be affected: parakeets, cockatoos, finches, house finches, parrots and songbirds. An eye is an eye—it doesn’t matter what size or kind of bird it is. Below, we list the most common bird eye problems that cause conjunctivitis. But remember, visiting your vet is the only way to know for sure what the cause is and how to fix it.
