In humans, seizures and epilepsy are not uncommon. In fact, about 1 in every 100 people will have a seizure at some point throughout their lifetime. In addition to that, at any point in time, anywhere between 2.2 and 3 million people are being treated for epilepsy within the United States, and it is the … Read more
When I get up in the middle of the night, if I don’t turn on a light chances are I will bump into something. My dog on the other hand, can see everything and anything in her path. And cats? I’ve heard that they have fantastic in the dark vision. But what about parrots? What … Read more
As a loving pet owner, you notice every little change your parakeet exhibits. Whenever you notice something different you want to make sure you know what’s going on with your pet. Learning why your bird exhibits certain behavior helps you understand and help your pet. Oftentimes you may notice your parakeet trembling. You might become … Read more
Cleaning up after pets is a never-ending job. You may have noticed when cleaning your home how much hair your dog or cat sheds throughout the week. Parakeets make wonderful companions and require far less clean-up than other pets. But just how often do parakeets shed their feathers? Well, all birds go through a process … Read more
Having a pet parrot is a massive commitment, as we all know, as they can live for decades in captivity. So, I began to wonder, how long do blue and gold macaws live? Blue and gold macaws can live up to 30 to 35 years in the wild. In captivity, as pets, or in zoos, … Read more
Sometimes, especially around the holidays or at your favorite aunty’s house, it’s easy to overeat. No matter how full we are, we always have room left for one tiny slice of chocolate cake. Then we eat the cake and have a stomach ache for the rest of the evening. Sound familiar? Sometimes I watch my … Read more