Children learn very quickly that punishment is a consequence of unwanted or naughty behaviour, but unlike children, animals do not understand punishment. A pet should never be punished, whether it be spraying him with water from a bottle, hitting him with a rolled-up newspaper, withholding food, scolding, or any other form of punishment. By punishing […]
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Q: My bird seems a bit stressed out. What could possibly be causing his stress? A: There are various things that can place stress on birds. Signs that your bird is stressed include feather plucking, aggression, not eating, stress bars (small lines that run down the shafts of the feathers), screaming or becoming mute, and
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In recent times, new concepts from human medical science have been utilised in research on animals, to help improve the overall health of our pets. Here, we discuss how mental health in animals can impact their physical health – one of the new concepts being developed in modern-day veterinary medicine. How pet owners’ mental health
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