Archive for October, 2010
A well-groomed dog is a happy, healthy dog, and this is especially true of the Rottweiler breed. It’s best to establish good grooming habits early in the dog’s life – preferably when he’s still a puppy. You might think that a Rottweiler’s coat requires less attention than that of some other breeds because of its shortness. To the contrary, regular dog grooming with a Furminator will keep the coat looking healthy and lustrous.
Whereas you can’t really overdo it in the brushing department, the same cannot be said for bathing your pet. Give your Rottweiler a bath about once a month, and only use gentle pet shampoos. Bear in mind that dogs don’t need to bathe as often as humans because they don’t have sweat glands. You can make exceptions, of course, if you dog has been out playing in the dust or mud.
New bird owners are often confused by their parrots’ behavior, and it’s really no wonder why. Sometimes these birds’ natural patterns of activity are counterintuitive; a perfectly normal part of parrot behavior could be misconstrued as a warning sign or a cause for panic. First off, you should know that parrots – and all birds to an extent – are apt to loose some feathers. The molting process is regulated by the bird’s environment. Parrots that stay indoors in parrot cages will probably molt less than their counterparts in the wild.
It’s also common for new owners to assume the worst when their parrot begins tossing its seeds around the cage and ignoring their bird toys. This behavior is the result of evolution; when dining on seeds in the rainforest, a bird will scatter the leftovers down to the earth. In time, new plants will grow to nourish future generations of parrot. For a bird owner, the practice merely means extra cleanup is required after every meal.