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Cloaca
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Oct 19, 2017
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BlueCrowned
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Nov 26, 2017
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CloacaWell, these aren't advertised for weighing small animals... but I have a similar one from Walmart which has worked well for me and been consistent, and the vet should always weigh the animal when you get there anyway. I keep reptiles and their associated feeders.
Cloaca
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Nov 27, 2017
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BlueCrownedBirds have evolved to conceal any illness, so you need to keep a close eye on them between vet visits, including weighing them. Otherwise, when you notice a problem they are within 24 hours of being dead, and it might be too late for the avian vet.
BlueCrowned
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Nov 27, 2017
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CloacaYeah, I know--I used to keep parrots. Hence my username. One was a blue crowned conure named Gabby.
BlueCrowned
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Nov 28, 2017
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SokoPart of that is because the cats actually carry a bacteria which is quickly fatal to birds, so even if a cat isn't going to hurt it a pet bird should never be around a cat.
BlueCrowned
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Feb 8, 2018
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SokoThat's fair, I still try to put that out there any time it's relevant because people are stupid and irresponsible with their pets.
Cardamomtea
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Sep 6, 2018
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BlueCrownedCool! I just read this. Nice to know the background on your user name :-)
(Btw you mentioned keeping feeders for your reptiles.. like mice? I have been looking at getting frozen feeder mice for my dogs since mice are high in taurine, but I don't know the safety/reputation of that industry. Maybe you have some wisdom to share? Thanks!)
(Btw you mentioned keeping feeders for your reptiles.. like mice? I have been looking at getting frozen feeder mice for my dogs since mice are high in taurine, but I don't know the safety/reputation of that industry. Maybe you have some wisdom to share? Thanks!)
BlueCrowned
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Sep 6, 2018
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CardamomteaJust choose a source that you know uses ethical methods to euthanize (CO2 or cervical dislocation) and keeps the mice healthy.
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Also, for monitoring the weight of a small pet, like a bird, the vet would prefer 0.1 g precision, since a change of 0.5 g could mean trouble.