The U.S. Food & Drug Administration recommends the following questions to ask your veterinarian regarding prescribed medications for your pet. Why has my pet been precribed these medications? How long does the medicine need to be given? Should it be given with food? How often should the medicine be given? How much each time? If […]
Spay surgery involves removing the female’s uterus and ovaries and Neuter surgery removes the male’s testicles. Recently there has been more convincing evidence that early spay/neuter creates health problems. Allowing the animal to develop naturally decreases the probability of ill health. Spay/neuter is a controversial subject that has many aspects and opinions. There are different […]
The natural habitats of the Eclectus Parrot are the tropical rainforests of the Solomon Islands, New Guinea and Northeast Australia. Parrots are generally tree dwellers, digging a hole in the trunk for nesting. The Eclectus Parrot females range from 383-549 grams; males are 388-524 grams. Length is 12-14 1/2 inches. Lifespan is about 50 years. […]
