Taking Care of Your Bird
Posted on: January 30, 2011
These beautiful birds are hardy and child-friendly, making them equally popular pets for children and adults. You can find Parakeets in a variety of vibrant colors and they make great apartment pets because of their small size. They also require less care and maintenance than many other larger bird species. Known for their lovely songs, these birds have also been able to learn a word here and there if given the right encouragement. If taken care of properly, these birds can live up to 14 years.
Most of us have had cats and/or dogs as pets, and they are very good animals and loving companions. However, one thing about dogs and cats is the fact that they have a relatively short lifespan, and we all know how traumatic the loss of a beloved pet can be. Amazon parrots, as with most parrots, can live for many decades. This writer has owned his yellow napped Amazon for nearly 3 decades!
Are you allergic to pet fur? Some people will be allergic to pet fur or hair, if you are one among them then do not get pets; just like humans pets also shed hair which might affect your health. Once you get them you cannot blame them for your allergic nature neither you can kill them for causing allergy to you.
Next you will need to stock up on some food for your finch. You can easily purchase pellets made specifically for finches, just make sure that it is high quality bird food. Finches require a diet combination of white millet, hulled oats and canary grass, so keep this in mind when deciding on a specific brand. Also make sure that your finch has clean, fresh water daily.
Macaw cages come in a variety of sizes but none are small. There are also double macaw cages for multiple birds or when separation is necessary. Macaw cages need to be large. They also need to be secure. These are smart and strong birds. Macaw bird cages must have a secure latching system so that an escape does not happen. They should be stocked with a variety of perches and toys to maintain an adequate activity level when confined.
The various parrots stand help being hooked among them and are a good exercising machine for them. To keep their mood upbeat particular treats like decorative items and special attention helps a lot. If you are worried how they will pass their time when you are out, you can be carefree, as they will have ample toys to play with and have extra time to exercise. Also getting another companion to them is a big advantage as they can complement each other while you are away.
You should also have plenty of sprouted seeds, cuttlebone and mineral block. Make that all of the food is incredibly fresh and should your bird reject the food; be sure to remove it from the cage before it spoils. Also, if you can afford to, purchase organic food. It will be much better for your Macaw in the long run because he or she won’t be ingesting potentially harmful pesticides and additives.
The question of how often you should give your dog a bath has been discussed and is still a topic of debate for many dog owners throughout the world. The frequency at which you should give your dog a bath really depends on a number of factors. Some of those factors include your dogs coat condition, skin condition, type of coat, and other important factors. All of these will have affect how often you give your dog a bath.
Perhaps one of the biggest factors that deals with whether or not you need to give your dog a bath is the condition of his or her coat. This really depends on the lifestyle that your dog leads. If your dog is constantly outdoors during the warmer periods of the year, then they are more likely to get dirty and require a bath. For example, if your dog walks through a mud puddle or swims in a lake that is full of algae or a dirty pond, then you’ll want to give him or her a bath in order to remove the algae, dirt, and other foreign matter from their skin and coat. These types of extreme situations will most likely require a dog bath.
If you’re dog has sensitive skin, you’ll not want to give your dog a bath too often as this can possible irritate their skin even more. Dog shampoo, in many cases, can leave residue if not properly rinsed which can irritate the skin if left for days at a time. If your dog has sensitive or dry skin to begin with, this can only make it worse. A dogs natural oils will moisten the dogs skin over time so bathing them on a less frequent basis will allow for less dry skin and irritation. If you must bath your dog, you might want to consider a moisturizing shampoo, perhaps an oatmeal shampoo, that will not dry out your dog’s skin.
A dogs coat has certain attributes and every dog breed is different so it is important that you identify what type of coat your dog has. This will affect how often you give your dog a bath. If your dog has an oily coat, you may consider bathing more frequently than a dog that has a drier, less oily coat. The general idea though is if they are not dirty or haven’t given you a reason to bath them, then you really don’t need to bath them very often.
So how often should you bath your dog? The idea is that you should generally bath your dog every three months just to give them a good cleaning. That will very depending on the factors mentioned above so you may be bathing your dog as much as once a month or as little as once a year. It really depends on the breed, your dog’s skin and coat condition, and whether or not a bath is really needed.
If you’ve begun to notice that your dog is having a hard time getting around the house because of natural aging, then it’s only human nature for you to want to be able to help your dog have a more comfortable environment. This can be done in a number of ways, and there are plenty of dog products that you can buy to help make your aging dog more comfortable in their home environment.
One thing to keep in mind is how well your dog is sleeping at night. This is perhaps one of the most important activities of your aging dog’s life since a good night sleep is very important in regaining the strength they need in order to get through the day without any issues. A good dog be will help your dog get the sleep that he or she needs and should provide enough cushion to be soft, but still have some firmness to keep them from moving around too much while they sleep. One of the more popular types of dog bed on the market today is the memory foam which helps keep your dog comfortable at night since it seems to adapt to your dogs body while he or she sleeps.
Another item that can help make your aging dogs life much easier is a dog ramp which will help your dog get to certain spots that he or she enjoys without having to do too much jumping. This will make it much easier on his or her joints since they won’t have to jump up and down to get to those spots that they love. Ramps are a great item to have if you want to make your aging dog’s life a little less stressful.
If you notice that your dog does have problems jumping up and down, or even getting up from the laying position, he may be experiencing joint pain or soreness. Providing a ramp to eliminate jumping in many situations can be helpful, but you may need to provide some additional comfort. This can be accomplished with joint care supplements, which help soothe your dogs joints and relieve the pain that they are feeling. Joint care supplements are meant to provide temporary relief and should not be used as a permanent medication. For specific questions or concerns, it is best that you contact a veterinarian for the best answers.
Your aging dogs life can be stressful as it is, so these few tips can at least help make your dog’s life a little more comfortable and enjoyable.
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