If you see a bird sitting on the perch, you will notice that the toes grip the perch. The leg continues towards the rear of the bird, where it bends forwards at a right angle like the human knee. This initially looks as if the bird's knee is bending backwards, i.e. the other way round than the human knee.

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This vampire behaviour occasionally occurs in young male cats. The male cat bites his owners on the neck or throat, especially when they are lying down. What is the reason for this behaviour and what can be done about it?

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For most people, pets are more than just animals; they are part of the family. So it hits us all the harder when our beloved pet has reached the end of its life. By recognising the usual signs that a pet is about to die, the shock of loss is often less heartbreaking and the transition period can be made much easier for the animal. How can you tell if a pet is about to die?

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A pet's diet should be taken as seriously as your own. When it comes to pet food, there are rumours that keep popping up; some of them are true, others can be hazardous to the pet's health. What is true about the most common myths about pet food?

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Unlike humans, birds do not have sweat glands through which they can expel heat when the body overheats. Birds have other methods of cooling their bodies and preventing overheating in high temperatures. 

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Pet birds can also suffer from stress and excitement. If the bird is noisy and nervous, the best way to calm it down is with music. What music is good for calming a bird?

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If a dog has eaten cement, or sniffed cement, this is a serious matter and a vet should be consulted immediately. Ingestion of cement can seriously damage the digestive system and...

If you want to offer your cat something special, you can make your own delicious rewards with simple recipes. It's cheap, fun and you know what's in it. Here are some recipes for cat treats:

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For the exotic pet lover, a spider in a terrarium can be a good pet. While not to everyone's taste, spiders require little care or expense. Tarantulas are a popular choice because they look beautiful (for spiders). If you own a tarantula, you need to know how to feed it.
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Conventional table salt, as used in the kitchen, is one of the most toxic substances for pets. Cats and dogs in particular often die from excessive salt consumption. 
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