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Dr. Luqman Javed

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How Long Does It Take a Cockatiel Egg to Hatch? Vet-Approved Facts

How Long Does It Take a Cockatiel Egg to Hatch? Vet-Approved Facts

If you’re a cockatiel owner interested in breeding these lovely birds, you may wonder how their egg-laying processes work. The reproductive cycle of these bird…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
What Is Cat Regurgitation? Vet-Approved Tips & Differences From Vomiting

What Is Cat Regurgitation? Vet-Approved Tips & Differences From Vomiting

While we’d all like our cats to be happy and healthy day in and out, our pets occasionally feel less than wonderful. Cats sometimes have off days, which are of…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther
Can Birds Smell? Our Vet Explains Olfactory Senses

Can Birds Smell? Our Vet Explains Olfactory Senses

Ranging in appearance, size, and ecological role, birds are fascinating creatures that many people encounter in their everyday life. Even with most bird's havi…

Sarah Psaradelis
By Sarah Psaradelis
Dermoid Sinus in Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Vet-Verified Signs & Facts

Dermoid Sinus in Rhodesian Ridgebacks: Vet-Verified Signs & Facts

When you become a pet owner, you face the reality that no matter how well you care for pets, they are all prone to health issues they may be born with or devel…

Nicole Cosgrove
By Nicole Cosgrove
What Vegetables Can Bearded Dragons Eat? 27 Vet-Approved Options

What Vegetables Can Bearded Dragons Eat? 27 Vet-Approved Options

Vegetables are an extremely important part of a bearded dragon’s diet, regardless of their age. For young beardies under 4 months of age, the diet should consi…

Brooke Billingsley
By Brooke Billingsley
How to Bathe a Bearded Dragon: 9 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Bathe a Bearded Dragon: 9 Vet-Approved Steps

Bathing your bearded dragon at least once per week is recommended, as it contributes to healthy skin, eases constipation, enhances their bond with you, and mak…

Kit Copson
By Kit Copson
How Do Cockatiels Sleep? Our Vet Answers & Explains Resting Positions

How Do Cockatiels Sleep? Our Vet Answers & Explains Resting Positions

Cockatiels sleep to reap the benefits of rest, just like other birds do. Like many other parrots, wild cockatiels are diurnal; they spend their days awake and…

Dr. Luqman Javed
By Dr. Luqman Javed
Do Guinea Pigs Shed? How Much & How Often (Vet-Verified Info)

Do Guinea Pigs Shed? How Much & How Often (Vet-Verified Info)

Guinea pigs, or cavies, are the South American pets that captured the hearts of many animal lovers worldwide. These hairy rodents come in different breeds; som…

Beth Crane
By Beth Crane
Dog Paw Pad Yeast Infections: Vet Approved Causes, Signs & Care

Dog Paw Pad Yeast Infections: Vet Approved Causes, Signs & Care

Your dog's paw pads play an essential role in protecting the feet. They act as shock absorbers for joints and bones when your dog runs, providing traction on s…

Rachel Giordano
By Rachel Giordano
How To Tell If Cat Is Allergic to Food - Vet Approved Advice

How To Tell If Cat Is Allergic to Food - Vet Approved Advice

Cats love food, but sometimes their favorite meals don't agree with them. Food allergies are difficult to spot, diagnose, and treat, as they often cause vague…

Lorre Luther
By Lorre Luther