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Pet ownership isn’t always easy — but we’re here to help. Noticed a behavior change in your animal recently? Not sure if you need to bring them in for a visit, or just wait it out? Send us your questions.

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Q. My Quaker parrot has suddenly become very aggressive when I go to take him out of his cage and when he first comes out. Once he’s out for awhile, he’s as sweet as can be. At one point, I sat near his cage door and he came down like he wanted to come out, so I approached with my hand. When I did, he backed away and began chattering like he does when he’s upset. I sat back and watched as he went down to the bottom of his cage and threw a tantrum…..screaming, throwing his toys around, and nervously shaking his head up and down. Why is he acting like this all of a sudden? He’s been like this ever since my brother watched him for a weekend for us. Please help.

Thanks for your question. There are multiple reasons why your pet may become cage aggressive including seasonal territoriality, a negative experience while out of the cage, fear, or a medical problem such as pain. The first step in solving the … Continue reading →

Q. Should I worry if my cat is not using the litterbox regularly?

Regular evaluation of your cat’s litterbox can provide a window to the health of your cat. There is an array of issues, both physical and behavioral, that can be gleaned from routine monitoring of litterbox habits. Continue reading →

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