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How to Supplement Calcium for Parrots
Parrots need steady calcium for healthy bones and development. Provide it through mineral grit, calcium-rich powders mixed into seed diets or cuttlebone, and dedicated calcium-phosphate supplements, plus sensible sunlight to aid absorption.
Persian
The Persian cat, also called Persian, Chinchilla, or Himalayan, with the Latin name Persian, represents nobility in people's minds. In China, most people's first pet cat was a Persian. However, most kept Persians are not purebred but non-purebred bred by merchants to meet the market; purebred Persians cost over a thousand dollars. Originating in Persia (Iran), it was developed in Britain over more than 100 years from Afghan longhair and Angora cats.
Caring for a Chinchilla After Delivery and Her Newborn Kits
A chinchilla expends a great deal of energy giving birth, so the new mother and her fragile kits need especially careful attention. Here are practical postpartum care tips to help first-time owners.
Why Does a Dog Keep Rubbing Its Nose on the Ground
A dog rubbing its nose on the ground may have a cold (nasal discharge blocks breathing), a foreign object in the nose (pollen, dust, grass seed — causes sneezing), nasal skin disease (mites, bacteria, fungus, eczema — itchy, with hair loss), or simply be investigating an interesting scent on the floor. Treat the cause: cold medicine, remove the object, medicate the skin, or just redirect its attention.
Why Does a Dog Scratch and Dig at Its Bed
Dogs scratch or dig at their bed for natural reasons: nesting before sleep (instinct), hiding tasty food (wolf ancestry), disliking a lingering detergent scent after washing, or grinding overlong nails. Most are normal — just correct food-hiding, wash bedding with unscented products, and trim nails carefully without hitting the quick.
Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo
Major Mitchell's Cockatoo (Cacatua leadbeateri), also called the Leadbeater's Cockatoo, is a beautiful parrot named for its striking red-and-yellow crest resembling a tribal chief's headdress. Native to Australia, it is long-lived and prized by keepers, though it commands a higher price than many other parrots.
Purple Grenadier
The Purple Grenadier (Uraeginthus ianthinogaster) is a richly colored and beautiful finch with a gentle, non-shy temperament that gets along well with people, making it an excellent pet bird. It is mainly distributed across Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Senegal Bushbaby
The Senegal Bushbaby (Galago senegalensis), also called the Senegal galago, resembles the tarsier and the loris, especially in its typical round, protruding large eyes. About the size of a squirrel, it is arboreal and nocturnal, agile and good at jumping up to 3–5 m. Its neck is very flexible, able to turn back 180°; it has one pair of nipples on the chest and one on the abdomen.
Silvered Agouti Guinea Pig
The Silvered Agouti Guinea Pig can live as long as ten years; if you are sure you want it as a pet, make sure no other dogs, cats, or animals at home can harm it.
Silver Mosaic Chinchilla
Some Silver Mosaic Chinchillas give the illusion of being all gray, but on close look their underfur is white; most can be told apart. The Silver Mosaic Chinchilla's scientific name is South American chinchilla, and because its appearance resembles the cartoon chinchilla in Hayao Miyazaki's film 'My Neighbor Totoro,' Hong Kong people renamed it 'Silver Mosaic Chinchilla.'