Upon bringing your dove home, don’t hold her just yet for the first 3-4 days to let her adjust. Even when she’s settled in, she may still feel sick, so it’s best to pair annual checkups with vet consultations when you observe a possible distress/illness. Such warning signs include:
●Less grooming or activity
●Weight loss or loss of appetite
●Fluffing up feathers for too long
●Acting sleepy on their cage’s floor/sitting for too long
Stressed animals usually scratch and bite when handled. With that, supervision is a must for children. Any animal may also carry bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi they may pass onto humans, so hand-washing is essential. Use warm and soapy water prior to and after getting exposed to any animal/animal’s habitat. Don’t forget to assist children in washing their hands after getting near animals, aquarium water, and pet habitat.
Your pet will benefit from regular health and wellness checks at your animal medical clinic Middletown, DE.
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