Archive for December, 2009
We’ve all seen the stereotypical scenario. There’s a tall tree with one lone kitten stuck in that tree waiting for a firefighter or good Samaritan to rescue him. But why do cats climb in the first place? If they obviously can’t get down, what drives them to scale the tree? Basically, climbing is a cat’s instinct. It derives from the days when it was a defensive tactic against predators. It also plays on their instincts as predators themselves and a desire to better see the environment.
Even though those instincts are no longer strictly necessary for domesticated cats, that urge to climb has carried over into the present. That’s why your house cat, even without any prompting, has the uncontrollable urge to climb the furniture, counters, or curtains. As a cat owner, it’s best not to try to fight this instinct, because you’re never going to win. Rather, just look into a cat climbing tree. This way, your cat can climb to his heart’s content in the safest way possible.
As is the case with most pets, going for long stretches of time without mental stimulation can be detrimental. Parrots will begin to demonstrate bad behavior as a result of prolonged boredom, and these might include plucking their feathers, biting and making incessant screeching noises. It’s so easy for bird owners to eliminate their parrots’ boredom that the problem should never crop up in the first place.
Stock your pet’s habitat with new parrot bird toys to give him a sense of purpose while you’re away at work or school. In addition, you can switch on the TV for short periods – remember to be mindful of electricity usage – to allow your bird to brush up on his vocal skills. Imagine the surprise and delight you’ll experience when you parrot begins spouting new phrases gleaned from popular TV shows.