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Jul 1, 2024 | 
hepper.com | Luqman Javed
Cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) are fun pets to live with. They enjoy the company of human companions, and they usually have a cuddle for their favorite person, which can brighten up a long day. They are comical and outgoing and can be excellent whistlers. However, like all pets, they are certainly an undertaking, and can be demanding both financially and socially. They require the appropriate diet, living conditions, access to healthcare, and time commitment from you.
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May 22, 2024 | 
hepper.com | Rachael Gerkensmeyer |Luqman Javed
Cockatiels should be fed a nutritious diet daily to ensure good health and a happy life. But what if you can’t feed your cockatiel for some reason or they simply won’t eat the food that you offer them? How long can they go without food before negative effects start to develop? As it turns out, it’s not that long. A pet cockatiel should never go a day without being offered food.
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Apr 26, 2024 | 
hepper.com | Nicole Cosgrove |Luqman Javed
Click to Skip Ahead Pet birds come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Adored by bird enthusiasts all over the world, the blue parakeet (Melopsittacus undulatus) is a friendly and sociable bird with a unique and striking blue appearance, all packed in a tiny body!Blue parakeets have captured the hearts of bird lovers for decades. If you’re considering adopting a blue parakeet, it is crucial to do your research on the care requirements for this pet.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
hepper.com | Chris Dinesen Rogers |Luqman Javed
Cockatiels are normally such happy-go-lucky birds that you hate to see them not feeling their best. Many animals instinctively hide any weaknesses, like illness, to avoid appearing vulnerable. Bird droppings offer an excellent way to monitor your pet’s health in a non-invasive way. Some changes are normal, particularly if you offer your bird fresh fruits and vegetables as part of its diet. However, it can be hard to tell the difference between normal and healthy cockatiel poop.
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Dec 9, 2023 | 
hepper.com | Luqman Javed
Knowing whether your parrot is a male or a female is essential for a few reasons besides the fact that you may be looking for the perfect name. There are some behavorial issues linked with sex in parrots. In addition, some medical conditions are exclusive for one sex (such as issues with egg laying). However, telling the sex of a parrot can be a little more complicated than it would be with a cat or dog.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
hepper.com | Chantelle Fowler |Luqman Javed
Parakeets are among the most popular pets in the world of aviculture (the practice of keeping birds in captivity). The term parakeet is somewhat confusing, though, as it is not a reference to any specific family, genus, or species of parrot. Instead, it is often used to describe a relatively small parrot with a long tail. Many different species of parrots are called parakeets, all with unique personality traits, origins, lifespans, and sizes.
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Nov 28, 2023 | 
hepper.com | Nicole Cosgrove |Luqman Javed
In the animal kingdom, most vertebrates have two visual cells in their retinas: rods and cones. Rods allow a creature to visualize in dim lights and provide monochromatic information about objects in the visual fields, whereas cones function in well-lit conditions and are responsible for the perception of color. Frogs are vertebrates that can see color. While they have rods and cones like a human, their eyesight is believed to differ drastically from ours.
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Oct 4, 2023 | 
hepper.com | Nicole Cosgrove |Luqman Javed
Heat stress is an all-too-common problem for rabbits, even in temperatures that we might find comfortable. Rabbits have thick fur and limited self-cooling capabilities, and they rely on an accommodating environment to stay safe from excessive heat exposure. Once temperatures exceed 80°F, signs of overheating and discomfort may show in your rabbit’s behaviors. The optimal rabbit environment temperature is 61°–72°F (16–22 °C).
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Sep 26, 2023 | 
hepper.com | Tara Perreault |Luqman Javed
The world of pet rodents offers plenty of choices for those looking for small, furry companions in their house. Though generally not as long lived as cats or dogs, they do offer some unique advantages and challenges to both beginners and seasoned pet keepers alike. If you’re a rodent enthusiast, you might be wondering if multiple species can be housed together. You might be wondering if guinea pigs and hamsters can coexist in the same enclosure, for instance.
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Sep 5, 2023 | 
hepper.com | Sarah Psaradelis |Luqman Javed
Click to Skip Ahead:Before You StartAs a dog owner, the sight of dogs meeting new dogs by sniffing their behinds is pretty common. This is because near their anus, all dogs possess two anal sacs, also known as perianal sacs (one to the right and another to the left of the anus). The function of these sacs is to store an oily, often smelly liquid which is secreted whenever your dog defecates. This liquid is produced by your dog’s anal glands.
