Their large beaks and almost fairy-tale appearance may elicit trepidation or varying degrees of curiosity, but, rarely, indifference. Noisy and vivid, the larger macaw species seem to scream, “Look at me!” Because of their flashiness, it is hard to believe that macaws are prey (food) animals in the wild. Unless you’ve lived with a macaw, there are things about macaws you just wouldn’t guess.
Grab your pup-corn—this dog Halloween party is one for the books, or the big screens! These fur babies sure know how to keep busy while their pet parents are out trick-or-treating. Who doesn’t love Halloween movies in October, or cute puppy videos any time of year? It’s like puppies in costumes—you can never get enough. The house cam caught all of the action, and it’s as cute as you’d expect! These pups looked like they loved the scary movie and had a Halloween night to remember. It’s sure to be one of the cute puppy videos you’ll remember. We got in touch with the pet parents who caught this exclusive footage, and they have informed us that all these pups do on the weekends now is get together and watch Halloween-inspired cute puppy videos, back to back. We don’t blame them; it’s easy to get on the bandwagon of all the spooky—and cute— movie fun!
Contributed by Jenna Donleavy, traveler and pet parent of three rescue dogs: Knox, Bear & Harper Recently, my mom, sister and I decided to take a girls’ trip to see the wildly popular cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages and stunning pastel antebellum homes of Charleston, SC. And since I’d never even think about hitting the road without a pup, Bear came along to test out the pet-friendly things to do in Charleston! It’s safe to say we were not disappointed.
A soft, shiny coat is evidence of your pet’s overall health and well-being. Luckily, it’s easy to help your furry friend keep his coat in great shape. Look for these ingredients in your pet’s food or treats, or find them in supplement form to give your pet’s coat a visible boost. As always, consult your pal’s veterinarian before adding supplements or introducing new foods into your pal’s diet.
Baby rabbits need to stay with their mother until they are about 8 weeks old. Baby rabbits start nibbling on hay and pellets at about 2 weeks old. However, just because they start eating on their own does not mean they can be taken away from their mother. They need to continue to feed from their mother until they are about 8 weeks old. Baby rabbits separated from their mother before this time often end up dying.,Q.
Cockatiels are expert whistlers and will learn to mimic whistles that they hear from their humans, television and the radio. This can be quite cute, because there are a lot of recognizable whistles, from the standard cat-call (or wolf-whistle) to the Andy Griffith television show theme. There are special whistle teaching CDs and song file downloads that you can play for your bird to teach him or her specific whistles. Male cockatiels are more likely to repeat human vocalizations, but females can be competent whistlers, too. A whistling cockatiel can be trying to connect with you by picking up human sounds. He also might be bored if he’s sitting alone and whistling to a toy, or excited, based on what’s going on in his surroundings.,1. The Cockatiel “Scristle”
Christmas is a time for eating and as a much-loved member of the family, there is no reason your dog should miss out on a fun indulgence. Between Christmas gatherings, events, work and everything else, I rarely have much extra time to bake, so I wanted to create a healthy, easy, no-bake dog treat. This is what I came up with. According to my dog they are nothing short of genius!
When I first became enamored with parrots as a youngster, it was because I imagined having my very own pet bird happily perched on my shoulder, nuzzling my neck and gently talking in my ear. When I finally saved up enough allowance and whatever spare change I could scrounge up, I made sure my big brother followed through on his promise to accompany me to the pet store so I could pick out my bird. I couldn’t have been more excited to bring home Elvis, my cockatiel. Elvis wasn’t close to being hand-tamed but that didn’t stop me from insisting he perch on my shoulder. When I finally got him to actually perch there, he directed his protest at my ear, hissing and then charging at my earlobe; not quite breaking the skin but inflicting an affective pinch. Even though Elvis and I started off on the wrong foot, after I started all over with baby steps like getting him to perch on my hand, we managed to foster a friendship that spanned 21 years. Much of our time together included him contently perched on my shoulder playing with my hair and tickling my neck while I did homework or watched TV. Years later, I adopted a male double yellowed-headed Amazon parrot, Sunshine. But there was no way I was going to offer my shoulder as a perch. It was right after my first bird conference and where I met a woman with a stitched-up nose and swollen lip. She explained that she did something to frighten her macaw, and he reacted by biting into her face. She actually had an appointment for some “minor corrective surgery.” With Elvis, I was OK with the thought of a potential nip if I did something to offend him, because even his fiercest pinch was something I could physically and emotionally get over within a short period of time; I could handle the potential aftermath of an irate, even downright angry cockatiel inflicting his biggest, baddest bite. With Sunshine, however, I knew his bite could involve a band-aid or even stitches. That was the difference for me; an Amazon parrot’s beak packed a much bigger punch, and I didn’t want to risk it.
The highfin blennies (Astrosalarias) have big eyes and look like ghostly creatures when they swim around. There are two species: the highfin or brown coral blenny (A. fuscus) and the hosokawa blenny (A. hosokawai). The latter is rarely seen in the aquarium trade.,Microalgae. How we loathe it! It can cause reef aquarists great despair as it smothers their corals or makes a once-gorgeous reef tank look like an overgrown meadow. We try to avoid this by keeping phosphate and nitrate levels down (food for algae), adding herbivorous invertebrates (snails and hermit crabs) to reduce algae and also seeking the assistance of algae-eating fish (tangs and rabbitfish, among others). Members of these two fish families can help control algal growth, but they are large and need a lot of swimming room.
Your bearded dragon might look curious when you’re enjoying a banana—but can they have a bite? Yes! Bearded dragons can eat bananas in small amounts as an occasional treat. Bananas are full of vitamins and minerals, but they’re also high in sugar and phosphorus, which means moderation is key. Because bearded dragons are omnivores, they need a variety of plant- and animal-based foods to stay healthy. That includes leafy greens, colorful veggies, and protein-packed insects. Fruit like banana are more of a sometimes snack than a staple. Before introducing any new food into your bearded dragon’s diet, always check with your veterinarian.
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