Ah, she is pretty! They're a lovely breed - so sincere.
This is our two girls - little Georgie using Sophie as a climbing frame!You can guess which one is boss!
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. Amazons and greys can be great talkers, but they may also try to kill your spouse and children.Those two definitely think they are! Sometimes, they're too smartthanks, pictor!
great pic of your babies! (dogs are people too, ya know
That's interesting ...things I hadn't known. It may have been a long time ago, but it still makes me feel awful - so thanks for the insight!They are difficult to live with (parrots) for most people. They do tend to fall in love with one family member, and may go after other family members. They are also very needy and require a lot of attention. And they are messy and destructive.
For those who aren't single and childless, I recommend cockatiels and budgies. Not because they are "starter birds" (hate that term; they are just as lovable and smart as their larger relatives), but because they are good family birds. Many people don't realize this but male budgies are actually the best talking parrots. Large macaws, and cockatoos might seem big and flashy, but they actually aren't great talkers, and they tend to try to kill your spouse and children
I'm long divorced with no plans to remarry so at this point I'm dedicated to helping rescue parrots.
you don't happen to know distorto's addy, do you?
thanks, nanny
Something I've often reflected on myself ...and most people with dogs agree
There's an excellent product you can get called Zylkene - you'll need the specific cat version:
Zylkene is classified as a food supplement It is made from a milk protein. The active ingredient is a peptide that has the ability of impacting brain receptors. This action has a soothing effect on the animal. It is effective for both cats and dogs. It can be purchased in three different sizes of capsule and the choice is determined based on the size of the pet to be treated
The pills can be opened and the contents sprinkled on food or the entire capsule can be given orally in the original form once a day. Most animals find it palatable and owners find it easy to administer. It is suitable for both a short-term treatment, which could be for a few days, or for longer periods if needed. Usually a course is given from between 2-4 weeks . Then the situation is re-assessed. If in doubt ask your vet.
Zylkene soon helps animals to handle many stressful situations. It may also be a solution for several behavioural problems,
It is advisable to begin administration at least 8 days before expected stressor, when possible. The medicine should be given once every day and can be doubled if the situation is exceedingly stressful.
You almost certainly won't observe an immediate change in your pet however little changes could possibly be seen within a few days.
It's available from pet stores & online, etc. It's perfectly safe, and whether used for temporary situations such as fireworks etc, or for longer term situations, it's quite safe to use. I emailed the manufacturer to check that they were safe to try for seizures, and got a positive reply really quickly.
We have a large dog who started getting seizures each time the groomers came to bath/clip our two. The vet decided she was too young to start taking seizure medication, so I found that and he thought it an excellent idea.
We start giving her one capsule in her food three days before the groomers are due, and continue it for 4 days after. In the two years we've been using it, she's only had one seizure, and that was 8 months ago when the whole household was going through a very stressful period.
Definitely worth a try, and if that fails, the vet may be able to give you something stronger.
We adore our dogs, and I especially love this big girl we have ...love her to bits!
pictor THANK YOU - i will look into this big time. i've gotta go clean a cabin facepalm: no housekeepers here today) and then will check it out...oh man, if anything like that could help, i'd much prefer that and so would the cat--don't think she wants to leave she loves it here and she loves sloth so sloth doesn't want to take her away (not to mention sloth loves her too )
They are difficult to live with (parrots) for most people. They do tend to fall in love with one family member, and may go after other family members. They are also very needy and require a lot of attention. And they are messy and destructive.
For those who aren't single and childless, I recommend cockatiels and budgies. Not because they are "starter birds" (hate that term; they are just as lovable and smart as their larger relatives), but because they are good family birds. Many people don't realize this but male budgies are actually the best talking parrots. Large macaws, and cockatoos might seem big and flashy, but they actually aren't great talkers, and they tend to try to kill your spouse and children
I'm long divorced with no plans to remarry so at this point I'm dedicated to helping rescue parrots.
Actually that might not be a bad thing in retrospect...
Are you thinking of dropping off a fourth? My wife would absolutely love that!
True, we have three little wiener girls. Death below the ankles!
That's a cute little lady you have there for sure.
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They are difficult to live with (parrots) for most people. They do tend to fall in love with one family member, and may go after other family members. They are also very needy and require a lot of attention. And they are messy and destructive.
For those who aren't single and childless, I recommend cockatiels and budgies. Not because they are "starter birds" (hate that term; they are just as lovable and smart as their larger relatives), but because they are good family birds. Many people don't realize this but male budgies are actually the best talking parrots. Large macaws, and cockatoos might seem big and flashy, but they actually aren't great talkers, and they tend to try to kill your spouse and children
I'm long divorced with no plans to remarry so at this point I'm dedicated to helping rescue parrots.
...there's a bit of both in that.
