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Birds fly! It is an important behaviour and one that, ideally, they should be allowed to perform. However, in captivity this can cause problems. The advantages of wing clipping are: Safety -…
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The domestic pigeon (family Columbidae) includes over 300 breeds descending from the Rock Dove (Columbia livia). They originated in Eurasia but are now found all over the world. They have had…
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Our knowledge of bird nutrition is constantly evolving. This is due to heightened awareness of the importance of nutrition plus increased research. As with all other animals, birds need a…
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A supplement is a concentrated nutrient source that is added to a basic diet for either a nutritional or a therapeutic effect. There is a great deal of confusion that surrounds the terminology…
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Although often thought to be a teething behaviour, nipping, mouthing and biting in young dogs is often a form of social play. Teething on the other hand, is more likely to involve gnawing or…
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Most puppies love to explore and chew, so it is not surprising when a young puppy steals household objects, particularly if they are inherently rewarding. For example, puppies may raid bins,…
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Ear problems in puppies can occur and many are due to infection of the ear canal with minute mites – Otodectes cyanotis. This mite is smaller than a pinhead and is more common in, and…
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This describes a condition in which puppies are apparently normal at birth but fail to grow and die up to fourteen days later. This occurs despite the fact that the bitch appears to be healthy, to have a plentiful supply of milk and is mothering them satisfactorily.
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When you bring your new puppy into your home there will be a period of adjustment. Your goals should be to help your puppy to bond quickly to his new family, and to minimise the stress…
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Raising an orphaned litter is a time consuming but rewarding experience. Newborn puppies (neonates) are very fragile and despite constant care losses do occur.