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How to Take Care of a Parakeet: 11 Vet Approved Tips

How to Take Care of a Parakeet: 11 Vet Approved Tips

Parakeets are friendly, sweet little birds. They are often described as ideal beginner birds because they are lower maintenance than larger parrot breeds. The…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Do Parakeets Pee? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Do Parakeets Pee? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Parakeets are less messy than some of the larger parrot species, but they do still make a mess. As well as throwing their food and seed husks around, they also…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
Can Parrots Eat Mushrooms? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Parrots Eat Mushrooms? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Mushrooms may be a tasty food for people, but there's some question on whether parrots can safely eat mushrooms or not. It is important to understand the infor…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
Why Do Male Dogs Have Nipples? Vet-Approved Anatomy Facts

Why Do Male Dogs Have Nipples? Vet-Approved Anatomy Facts

You might be concerned if you’re stroking your male dog's belly and feel several small bumps. If your dog has little raised bumps in two lines going down their…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
Can Ferrets Use Cat Litter? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Can Ferrets Use Cat Litter? Vet-Verified Facts & Safety Guide

Ferrets may not be as popular as cats and dogs, but they have a loyal following. Roughly 326,000 households include at least one of these exotic animals.1 Like…

Chris Dinesen Rogers
By Chris Dinesen Rogers
Can Hamsters Eat Oats? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Can Hamsters Eat Oats? Vet-Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Hamsters are adorable little creatures that make popular pets due to their small size and simple care requirements. They primarily eat commercial pellets and h…

Ed Malaker
By Ed Malaker
How Do Cat Claws Retract? Vet-Reviewed Cat Anatomy

How Do Cat Claws Retract? Vet-Reviewed Cat Anatomy

Cats have curved claws that they use for protection, hunting, and climbing trees to reach high perches that are just right for relaxing and hanging out. Cats'…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Parrots Eat Peanut Butter? Vet-Reviewed Feeding Facts

Can Parrots Eat Peanut Butter? Vet-Reviewed Feeding Facts

Wild parrots, as omnivorous animals, eat an assortment of food types, including vegetation, fruit, insects, seeds, and nuts. So, given that parrots eat nuts in…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Can Guinea Pigs Eat Paper? Vet Approved  Facts & Safety Guide

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Paper? Vet Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Paper is commonly placed in guinea pig habitats as something to play with or burrow in, but will it hurt them if they start munching on some? Typically, no. Ch…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
Litter for Declawed Cats: Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Litter for Declawed Cats: Vet-Approved Facts & Safety Guide

Although declawing is banned in many countries around the world, there are states in the United States where the practice is sadly still legal. Due to this, th…

Keri-Beth Clur
By Keri-Beth Clur