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4 new articles in "Dr. Jungle's Pets and Animal Speak" Featured Pet of the week: The Maximilian's Pionus
Although not necessarily the most well-known bird among amateur pet owners, the Maximilian’s Pionus is actually a great little parrot for bird lovers or for someone looking for a relatively quiet, yet interactive and loving bird. I have had a Maximilian named Daidie for 14 years and she is quite a character. I got her as a baby and hand-fed her through a syringe. She bonded to me and has gone with me everywhere and been with me through everything since. There are several different types of pionus parrots, and they all have their pros and cons. I particularly like my Maximilian because she is generally quiet, has learned to speak many words, and is a great companion most of the time. Her famous words and phrases include: I love you, whatcha doin?, peekaboo, and hello. Whenever I walk into the room she will get extremely excited, start saying "Whatcha doin?", run over to her bell and start ringing it, and finally end her excitement by continually turning around in circles until I open her cage to let her out! She is so animated and truly loves me! The Maximilian does not have the most varied colors in the world, but it does have a distinct and subtly beautiful appearance. They generally have a green head and body, with purple-ish feathers growing around their neck and bright red feathers on the underside of their tails. They have very good personalities as well. They are often capable of bonding to more than one person when they are young, and that makes them a good "family" pet bird because many people will be able to hold them. They don’t tend to scream or screech all that much either, unless they are really in distress, which makes them a much more ideal bird for close quarters or apartment life than, say, a macaw or cockatoo would be. They have great memories and can learn many tricks, words, and phrases that you want to teach them. As far as feeding, they should be fed a good and varied diet. Buying prepackaged small parrot food is a good start, but sometimes these have too many sunflower seeds, which should be somewhat limited in their diet. You will want to make sure their food has both large and small seeds because they need both. In addition, giving them daily fresh foods that include fruits a vegetables will help make sure they are getting the vitamins and minerals they need and live a healthier and longer life. To keep their beaks trim (because they continuously grow!), you may want to add mineral blocks or chew toys for them. And of course, make sure your pionus has plenty of fresh water every day! Housing for your pionus should be relatively large – with possibly a play area outside of their cage that they can spend time in (provided it is safe and there are not cats or other hazards around). You should give them plenty of opportunity to exercise by letting them outside of their cage because like with all animals, being sedentary can cause problems. Giving them large toys that they can play with and chew on is important for their beaks and to keep them from getting bored. Many Maximilian’s also love to take baths – so you may want to include a large, deep water dish for them to bathe daily in! The Maximilian’s Pionus can fly, so it is generally recommended to trim their feathers so they do not accidentally fly out the window or door of your house. I trim my bird’s feather’s probably every 2-3 months. So, if you are looking for a sweet, relatively small and quiet bird, who will amaze you with their intelligence and love, you may just want to consider a Maximilian’s Pionus! To learn more, visit the Maximilian’s Pionus page! Jasmine is a team member at Animal-World and has contributed many articles and write-ups.  How and When to Buy Pet Insurance
Pet insurance is becoming almost as popular as medical insurance for humans. We love our pets and want the best for them, but is pet insurance the way to go for you? With better medical care for pets, they are living longer. Some of the conditions that used to require them going to sleep, have been reversed with surgical procedures or medicines. What does all this mean? Your pet can visit the veterinarian to the tune of several thousand dollars over their lifetime. In an effort to finance this, people have begun using pet insurance policies. But, before you go out and get one of these policies, evaluate other ways that you can fund your pet's medical bills. 1. Talk to your vet – Some vets have payment plans that you can use to cover emergency care costs. 2. Do some research – Different pet breeds are predisposed to different conditions. Find out about the possible medical reasons you'd need to visit the vet and what they might cost. 3. Utilize a savings account – Just like you'd set aside money for anything else, also set aside money for pet medical expenses. Have a certain amount of money deducted from your check each month to your savings account. Start now before you need it. When you may need more With the advent of new medical treatments, diagnostic visits are much the same for pets as for their human owners. Using scans to detect problems early can run in the thousands of dollars. Many people don't have that much money just sitting on hand. Each year the cost of pet care increases. In the past three years people have begun to spend upwards of over $10 billion on pet veterinary care. Much of that is out of pocket. But, there is a choice for you. If you have more than one pet or are facing potential pet costs, you can opt for pet health insurance. Talk to your employer. More than 1,500 companies now offer pet insurance as an optional benefit. Your company may be one of them. Talk to your veterinarian. Veterinary Pet Insurance is one of the leading and oldest insurers of pets. Check to see what plans they offer. Just like with human health insurance, there are premiums, deductibles and co-pays at the vet office. Be very diligent in reading the fine print. Some pre-existing conditions for your pet breed or species are not covered by certain companies. Those that do cover it may have higher premiums for doing so. They also look at age, so older pets may also have more costly premiums. Weigh your options. If you need pet insurance, it is there for you and your four-legged family members (or possibly two-legged!). Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
It has long been thought that a pet can have a beneficial effect on its owner. This is realized almost daily in people who own dogs. Here are some of the health benefits that owning a dog can do for you. Before we go any further it bears to be noted that dogs function better in the family unit when they are trained. As puppies they are cute but also unruly. Some of their primal instincts dictate that certain dog breeds will try to challenge their owners for dominance. If this urge isn't nipped in the bud in the beginning, your dog could become a behavioral problem. So, owning a dog and reaping mutual benefits from them will involve training of some sort. This can be done by you, the owner, through crate training and other forms of instructive discipline. Or, it can be done by professionals in dog obedience classes. Once a dog learns how to behave and work with their owners, the benefits to their health will begin to form. If you are thinking about getting a pet, these reasons may affect your decision. 1. Lower rate of obesity in some dog owners – Dogs like activity. Many dogs, especially large ones, need to be walked several times a day for exercise as well as to use the bathroom. All of those walks are also good for the owner who also improves their cardiovascular health. 2. Calming effect on mood – Sometimes life happens. When it does, coming home to a companion who is waiting and glad to see you can help brighten your mood. No matter what is going on in the outside world, your dog is ready to show their affection. Pets provide unconditional love that can help to combat bouts of depression, sadness and the "blues." 3. Lower stress levels – Just like a soothing bath can help to drain away stress from your body, so can stroking your pet. Spending time cuddling with your dog after a hard day can melt away those stressful thoughts with each pass. 5. Stronger immune system – What saps your immunity? One element is stress. Exposure to long term stress can compromise immunity leaving you open to all sorts of illness. Since dogs help to boost mood and reduce stress, this fact can increase immunity along with regular exercise with your pet. 6. Companionship and long life – As we reach our golden years, a pet can be a constant source of companionship to thwart loneliness. They can bring back new life leading to a longer healthier one for you. There are many health benefits to owning a pet, especially a dog. Consider those when you are looking for a pet. Fancy Goldfish – Kishimoto, Striker, and Calico Here’s what Jane says about Kishimoto, Striker, and Calico:"Kishimoto likes to spit up rocks, and the others like to chase each other! Kishimoto is the huge one, Calico is, well, the calico one, and Striker is the mini Kishimoto." "It looks like you have a fine gaggle of goldfish here. What fun they must be to watch and enjoy! Thanks for sending the pics and info about your goldfish." More Recent Articles
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