Length: 11 inches (28 cm)Weight: 127-140 gAge of sexual maturity: 1-2 yearsLife expectancy: 25-30 years
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Give lots of attention.
Feed a fresh, high quality, toxin-free formulated diet with daily supplementation of chopped vegetables and fruit according to manufacturer's recommendations.
Grit is not necessary with modern captive bird diets.
Provide clean, fresh uncontaminated water.
Replace food and water containers twice daily to maximize activity in a healthy bird.
Provide an occasional opportunity for bath, shower or misting (at...
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Traveling with pets is becoming more and more popular. Today's dogs, and even some cats, are vacationing thanks to friendlier airlines, safety innovations, pet-friendly hotels, resorts, campsites, and restaurants with outdoor dining privileges.
Gregg Takashima, DVM, founder of the Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Portland, Ore., offers tips to keep pets safe while traveling:
By plane
In most cases, it's safe for your pet to travel by plane if...
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Understanding pre-existing conditions is essential to purchasing the right pet insurance policy for your dog or cat. Although most pets have health-related issues to varying degrees, pre-existing conditions can prevent pet owners from obtaining insurance. Just as with human health insurance, the degree and cost of pet health insurance is determined by the physical condition of the animal prior to purchasing a policy.
Differing definitions
“I think...
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Lories and lorikeets are native to areas in Australia and the South Pacific islands. Because they are not legally exported from Australia, most companion birds are obtained through quality domestic breeders. In general, lorikeets may be slightly smaller than lories in size. Lorikeets have pointed tails; lories have rounded tails. The Blue Mountain lorikeet and blue-streaked lory are species commonly maintained as pets due to their cheerful, affectionate nature...
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How can you tell the difference between a minor and major injury? When do you rush to the emergency room and when do you take a deep breath and reach for the hydrogen peroxide and doggie biscuits? Consider this story:
When Mary got home from work and saw bloody paw prints on her floor, she tried not to panic. Instead, she quickly determined which of her two dogs was bleeding and located the offending abrasion on her Jack Russell Terrier’s paw. An avid...
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FREE downloadable PDF files providing a comprehensive review of some of the most timely pet health topics: Allergies, Fleas, Summer Safety Hazards, and Vomiting and Diarrhea.
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