Kittens and HiccupsWritten by LeAnn R. Ralph
Can kittens (and cats) get hiccups?The answer to that question is -- yes. After I rescued four two-week-old kittens who were orphaned when their mother was killed, I became "momma cat" and started feeding them kitten formula with a syringe. When I took kittens to vet clinic for a checkup, vet asked me if they had gotten hiccups yet. At that point, they had never shown any signs of it. "No, they haven't had hiccups," I said. "They will," vet said with a smile. "It happens sometimes when they eat too fast." "Should I do anything to help them if they get hiccups?" I asked, wondering what in world I could do for kitten hiccups. Tell kittens to hold their breath? That's what works for me.
| | Caring for ParakeetsWritten by Nancy Richards
Caring for parakeets is most important step in keeping parakeets as pets. Remember their immune systems can be touchy. This means that at first sign of illness, you should contact your veterinarian immediately. Even a simple virus can turn deadly overnight. A regular care and checkup of your parakeet can keep you away from visiting vet too frequently. Caring for parakeets meansA regular checkup of their plumage - birds keep their plumage in peak condition by preening. You can encourage this by occasionally misting it with warm water. Selecting right cage for your parakeet - choose a cage that is large enough to allow it plenty of exercise. Most cages come with 2 perches. For more specialized caring for parakeets, you can attach a cuttlebone to side of cage. It will help keep bird's beak in good condition and will serve as a source of calcium and other minerals. A proper and adequate diet – this is single most notable aspect in shaping health, vitality, and permanence of your parakeet. Give them leafy green vegetables, rice, tofu, some seeds and fruits like orange and papaya. These would give them all required nutrients to keep them healthy.
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