There are some types of parrots that are multi-colored. They come in bright blue, yellow, green, white and mixtures of two or more of these colors. They are often nicknamed winged rainbows. Some of these types of parrots are wild while some are docile in nature. Some make wonderful pets while some are too independent to be bound down by humans. Some types of parrots are as dependent on us as our children would be. They love company and love to mimic human voices.

Almost all types of parrots eat fruits, vegetables, chicken and a lot of seeds. Most types of parrots tend to become moody and begin to pluck their feathers if they are not in right state of mind or if they are unhealthy. There are many species of parrots available. The most common types of parrots can be grouped under following heads:

**Why is chocolate harmful to a dogs health?** Chocolate, as you know, is made with cocoa beans. And cocoa beans contain methylxanthine alkaloids in form of theobromine and caffeinea, which are toxic to dogs. Chocolate can also contain high amounts of fat which can put your dogs health in jeopardy as well.

**How Much is Too Much?** Though it's certain that dogs and chocolate don't mix, different dogs react differently to methylxanthines. And reactions can vary according to age, size and overall health of dog. The smaller dog smaller dose needed to produce an effect. And of course, if your dog's health is already weakened by other medical conditions, he's more susceptible. The same holds for older dogs.. Theobromine is present in differing amounts in different kinds of chocolate:

·White chocolate 1mg/oz ·Hot chocolate 12 mg /oz ·Milk chocolate 44-66 mg/oz ·Semi-sweet chocolate 260 mg/oz ·Dark chocolate 450 mg/oz (wow!) ·Baking/bitter chocolate or cocoa powder varies as much as 150-600 mg/oz.

**How much chocolate can a dog eat and survive?**

That depends in part on her weight.

Under 200 mg theobromine per kg body weight (91mg per lb) has not been observed to be fatal. A potentially lethal dose in a 16 pound. dog is only one pound of milk chocolate. Only two ounces of baking chocolate can cause serious problems in a 10-pound dog. People stop eating chocolate before getting to toxic levels, but dogs don't!

**What are warning signs of a problem?**

Any dog who's eaten chocolate should be watched closely for symptoms, particularly smaller dogs, "seniors", and dogs with health problems. Symptoms may range from from vomiting and diarrhea to panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death in severe cases.

While white chocolate may not be as likely to cause a methylxanthine poisoning, high fat content of lighter chocolates could still lead to vomiting and diarrhea, and possibly development of life-threatening pancreatitis. Too much fatty food will also affect a dogs health in same way it does ours, by packing on pounds!