Author: Petz
Early January is a great time to go birding in Costa Rica! At times, windy weather can be a challenge but when the wind dies down, the kiskadees call, and the parakeets fly overhead.Crimson-fronted Parakeets are quite common.Oh, and no freezing weather either. None of the broken windshield ice or other regular January morning chores I used to do in WNY. Here in the tropics, it’s all sun and heat.Birds know this too; it’s why Baltimore Orioles, Chestnut-sided Warblers, and other migrants call and laugh from the mango trees. They share their temporary tropical space with Social Flycatchers, tanagers, Green-breasted…
As pet owners, we strive to provide the best care for our beloved four-legged companions. An important aspect of pet care is preventing parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and worms, from infecting our furry friends. These nasty parasites can cause discomfort and lead to serious health issues if left untreated. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of parasite prevention, the different types of parasites that can affect pets, their signs and symptoms, and the consequences of not treating them. We will also provide important tips and strategies for pet owners to prevent and control fleas, ticks, and…
Dog or cat owners want the best for their pets, and that includes healthy food. Pet food must meet certain nutritional requirements in Europe, as set by FEDIAF (The European Pet Food Industry). However, there’s a catch: pet food tests are conducted in cages and don’t always represent pets of all shapes and sizes. Home pet food testing, conducted by owners themselves, may be the future. “This has the potential to take the entire market to the next level,” stressed Evelien Bos, researcher at Wageningen University & Research (WUR). Why you need to know this:The new collaboration between animal feed…
ABOVE: More and more ice houses are popping up on Fairmont’s frozen lakes. This Saturday the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc. will host an annual ice fishing tournament. FAIRMONT– Now that the lakes have frozen over, the Fairmont Lakes Foundation, Inc. is preparing. (FLF) to host its annual ice fishing tournament, which will take place this Saturday. Proceeds from the tournament go toward the foundation’s mission of improving the quality of Fairmont’s lakes, raising awareness of the lakes and maintaining their quality. Jim Utermarck, a board member and organizer of the event, shared that this is the…
Going birding in Costa Rica soon? I hope! As always, in Costa Rica, there is an impressive number of bird species crammed into a small area. For the birder, that means experiencing an avian cornucopia without having to drive hours, take internal flights, or make other major travel arrangements.No planes, trains and autocar shuffling here! Best of all, it also means that Costa Rica is a major birding wonderland. If you come to Costa Rica, you will soon be able to enjoy this avian goodness. Hope these updates get you ready and excited for your trip:Windy weatherLately, there has been…
Known for their incredible ability to learn human language and speak words, often in the right context, African gray parrots are perhaps the most intelligent bird species commonly kept as pets. They have unique personalities and can be very entertaining as they speak sentences and even sing complete songs. As highly intelligent and highly social birds, African gray parrots need a lot of socialization to thrive as pets. They need to spend at least an hour or two every day outside their cages, interacting with their human “flock brothers,” and they need activities (including toys to interact with contact, TV…
Brody is the most beautiful dog in the world. Ask his family.”She’s just a beautiful soul,” said Abby Michaels, her owner and pet mom.A once-neglected puggle found by a teacher, his wife and son through an online ad, Brody has been an integral part of their family – he even goes to Phillies games – for more than 16 years. When he died in June, he left “a huge hole” in their hearts and a ton of beloved toys. The family knew they weren’t leaving anytime soon.But then Michaels, 60, saw a post on Facebook: someone was collecting old pet…
Brody is the most beautiful dog in the world. Ask his family.”She’s just a beautiful soul,” said Abby Michaels, her owner and pet mom.A once-neglected puggle found by a teacher, his wife and son through an online ad, Brody has been an integral part of their family – he even goes to Phillies games – for more than 16 years. When he died in June, he left “a huge hole” in their hearts and a ton of beloved toys. The family knew they weren’t leaving anytime soon.But then Michaels, 60, saw a post on Facebook: someone was collecting old pet…
In general, adult male sugar gliders should weigh between 100 to 150 grams, and adult females should weigh between 80 to 120 grams. However, weights will vary among individual animals and different subspecies. If they are overweight, however, they are susceptible to many health issues and even death. Learn more about the signs of sugar glider obesity by reading the Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital of Louisiana article below. Signs of Sugar Glider Obesity Here are three signs that your sugar glider is overweight: Low Activity Level Overweight sugar gliders often become lazy and reluctant to play. He often loses…
GONZALES, La. (BRPROUD) — The Louisiana Pet Food Bank in Gonzales is desperately seeking donations of dog food, cat food, cat litter and flea prevention items.Jonathan Henriques, founder of the Rescue Alliance, said this year the demand for pet food is greater.”We usually do about 50 families per month in a slow month. You know, sometimes it’s, you know, it’s almost 300 per month,” said Henriques.With the year just beginning, Henriques said the pet food bank is in critical need of donations. Right now, she said the pet food bank has a lot of pending applications, especially as people recover…