Understanding Your Pet

Sources

Axolotl:

Helpful links:

  1. American Axolotl Organization. (n.d.). The basics. American Axolotl Organization.
     https://axolotlorganization.com/the-basics-1
  2. Davis, E. (2023, January 2). Can Axolotls be kept together? Clever Pet Owners.
      https://cleverpetowners.com/can-axolotls-be-kept-together/
  3. Samy, M. (2022, July 4). 12 axolotl normal behaviors and the suspicious ones. FamillyPet.
      https://famillypet.com/common-axolotl-behaviors-and-suspicious-ones/
  4. Mike. (2023, July 12). Why is axolotl gills turning white? Axolotl diseases and remedies. Amphibian Life.
      https://www.amphibianlife.com/axolotl-gills-turning-white/

Image and gif sources:

  1. LaDameBucolique. (2017). Pink axolotl in tank. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/axolotl-leucistique-male-ambystoma-2193331/
  2. Enriquez, K. (2020). Pink axolotl in decorated tank. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/axolotl-wild-wetland-nature-marsh-5415386/
  3. GIPHY. (n.d.). Pink axolotl flapping its gills. Pinterest. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
      https://i.pinimg.com/originals/fb/6d/c7/fb6dc7707ef085f1fa94b9147b092405.gif

Bird:

Helpful links:

  1. Nasir, S. (2016, October 9). Behavioral problems in parrots: Causes and possible solutions - pethelpful. Pet Helful.
      https://pethelpful.com/birds/The-memorable-account-of-my-first-pet-bird-and-the-series-of-pets-that-followed
  2. Lowe, J. (2021, September 2). The surprisingly complex science of Bird Longevity. American Bird Conservancy.
     https://abcbirds.org/blog21/bird-longevity/

Image, gif, and sound sources:

  1. Wellington, J. (2017). Bird perched on a branch. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-branch-perched-feathers-2295431/
  2. Stauf, A. (2017). A grey parakeet. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/cockatiel-bird-nature-parakeet-2122876/
  3. Elsemargriet. (2020). Two budgies. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/parakeets-bird-we-parakeet-plumage-4771317/
    4. Pixabay. (2022). Cardinal singing sound effect. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/loud-male-cardinal-bird-29042/
  4. Budgiechops. (2017). Blue bird cleaning its feathers. Tumblr. Budgiechops. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
     https://budgiechops.tumblr.com/post/162825340177/gentle-preening
  5. Best Animations. (n.d.). Pigeon Preening. Best Animations. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
     https://bestanimations.com/gifs/Pigeon-Preening.html

Cat:

Helpful links:

  1. Yassin. (2023, June 1). What do cats eat in the wild? it’s shocking! Raise a Cat.
      https://raiseacat.com/what-do-cats-eat-in-the-wild/#google_vignette
  2. Flowers, A. (2023, May 28). Why do cats purr? WebMD.
      https://www.webmd.com/pets/cats/why-do-cats-purr
  3. Shojai, A. (2022, September 16). 22 Weird Cat Behaviors You’re Not Sure About. The Spruce Pets.
      https://www.thesprucepets.com/weird-cat-behaviors-explained-553972

Image, gif, and sound sources:

  1. Dimhou. (2017). White and black cat touching a plant. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 1, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/cat-flower-kitten-stone-pet-2536662/
  2. Kessa. (2016). Cat on a tree. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/cat-kitten-tree-curious-tabby-1647775/
  3. TeamK. (2014). Cat licking its paw. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/cat-pet-licking-animal-tabby-cat-323262/
  4. Pixabay. (2022). Meowing cat sound effect. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/shari-meow-47485/
  5. Pixabay. (2022). Purring cat sound effect. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/cat-perfect-purr-54580/
  6. South Coast Herald. (2018). A cat kneading. South Coast Herald. Retrieved November 30, 2023, from
      https://dwu32cgxelq1c.cloudfront.net/local_newspapers/sites/52/2017/05/giphy.gif
  7. Mullins, J. (2014). Kitten slowly blinking. E News. E News. Retrieved December 1, 2023, from
      https://akns-images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2014929/rs_500x273-141029115519-tumblr_inline_ndxks3MuUZ1szvjer.gif?fit=inside%7C900:auto&output-quality=90

Dog:

Helpful links:

  1. Menjivar, A. (2022, October 10). All of your dog’s strange behaviors, explained. AZ Animals.
      https://a-z-animals.com/blog/all-of-your-dogs-strange-behavior-explained/
  2. Lotz, K. (2018, June 12). Why do dogs chase their tail? American Kennel Club.
      https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-chase-their-tail/

Image, gif, and sound sources:

  1. Sarahbanis. (2017). Golden retriever puppy looking at camera. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/golden-retriever-puppy-happy-2061715/
  2. Chathuraanuradha. (2023). A basket of puppies. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/animals-puppy-canine-pet-dogs-7696695/
  3. Pixabay. (2022). Dog barking sound effect. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/dog-barking-70772/
  4. Admin. (2019). Happy white dog. Lol Gifs. Lol Gifs. Retrieved December 4, 2023, from
      https://www.lolgifs.net/funny-dog-gifs/

Guinea Pig:

Helpful links:

  1. Willard, L. (2023, May 12). 10 Common Guinea Pig Behaviors Explained. BeChewy.
      https://be.chewy.com/guinea-pig-behavior/
  2. Guinea Pig Care: Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue. (n.d.). Guinea Pig Care. Guinea Pig Care: Southern California Guinea Pig Rescue.
      https://www.socalguineapigrescue.org/guinea-pig-care

Image, gif, and sound sources:

  1. ELG21. (2021). Guinea pig in a blanket. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 29, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/guinea-pig-rodent-flower-fur-furry-5924328/
  2. Pezibear. (2015). Guinea pig eating watermelon. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/guinea-pig-cub-black-tan-1055368/
  3. Vantagepointfl. (2014). A guinea pig. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/guinea-pig-cub-black-tan-1055368/
  4. Katya36. (2017). A guinea pig in its house. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 10, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/piggy-guinea-pig-pet-animals-pets-2146099/
  5. Pixabay. (2022). Wheeking guinea pig sound effect. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 3, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/angry-guinea-pig-68470/

Horse:

Helpful links:

  1. Williams, J. (2023, August 31). How to read your horse’s body language. Equus Magazine.
      https://equusmagazine.com/behavior/horse-body-language/

Image, gif, and sound sources:

  1. Dendoktoor. (2021). White horse in pasture. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/animal-mammal-horse-pasture-6870147/
  2. RebeccasPictures. (2018). Horse with her foal. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 5, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/foal-mare-mother-paint-horse-brown-3467629/
  3. Pixabay. (2022). Horse snort sound effect. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/horse-snort-95874/
  4. WimdeGraaf. (2013). A white and brown horse. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/horse-animal-equine-mammal-mane-197199/

Lizard:

Helpful links:

  1. Haines, B. (2023, October 3). Why Do Lizards Do Push Ups? 4 Reasons For This Weird Behavior. Storyteller Travel.
      https://storyteller.travel/why-do-lizards-do-push-ups/ and https://www.faunaadvice.com/lizards-bob-heads/
  2. Reptiles’ Cove. (n.d.). A report on Reptile Pet ownership in the United States. Reptiles’ Cove.
      https://reptilescove.com/featured/a-report-on-reptile-pet-ownership-in-the-united-states

Image and gif sources:

  1. StormmillaGirl. (2017). Green lizard on a piece of wood. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 29, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/reptile-lizard-green-exotic-zoo-2042906/
  2. Tenor. (2016). A lizard eating a spider. Tenor. Retrieved December 1, 2023, from
      https://media1.tenor.com/images/414c86aced35de402f0d34dfc4441189/tenor.gif?itemid=5441875
  3. Tumblr. (n.d.). A lizard swallowing air. Tumblr. Retrieved November 28, 2023, from
      https://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9zpnd7N8a1r4zr2vo1_500.gif

Rabbit:

Helpful links

  1. Pratt, A. (n.d.). 15 ways that rabbits communicate with each other. The Bunny Lady.
      https://bunnylady.com/rabbits-communicate-with-each-other/
  2. McLeod, L. (2022, May 10). Rabbit Communication Basics. The Spruce Pets.
      https://www.thesprucepets.com/rabbit-communication-basics-1239300
  3. House Rabbit Society. (n.d.). For people new to rabbits.
      https://rabbit.org/resources/for-new-owners/

Image and gif sources:

  1. ChiemSeherin. (2023). Rabbit eating grass. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved November 30, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/rabbit-domestic-animal-mammal-cute-7856823/
  2. Castleguard. (2017). Rabbit next to easter eggs.. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/easter-easter-bunny-egg-easter-eggs-2197043/
  3. Congerdesign. (2017). Black and white rabbit being carried. Pixabay. Pixabay. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from
      https://pixabay.com/photos/rabbit-bunny-cute-fur-2135486/
  4. GifCen.com (2021). rabbit-gif-3.gif. GifCen.com. GifCen.com. Retrieved December 2, 2023, from
      https://www.gifcen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/rabbit-gif-3.gif
  5. Tenor. (2016). Binky bunny GIF. Tenor. Tenor. Retrieved December 5, 2023, from
     https://media1.tenor.com/images/5e37273c60f9607c651a24242001ed98/tenor.gif?itemid=5229918