Feather plucking—more accurately called feather destructive behavior—can range from excessive preening and chewing feather tips to pulling entire feathers out and damaging the skin. Stress and boredom are well-known causes,...
Fish gasping at the surface is one of the most important warning signs aquarium owners can recognize. When multiple fish suddenly gather near the waterline, pump their mouths rapidly or...
Bird vomiting and regurgitation can look similar, but they do not always mean the same thing. Normal courtship regurgitation is usually deliberate: a bird may rhythmically bob its head and...
A fish that suddenly stops eating can be reacting to something as simple as transport stress, unfamiliar food or an incorrect water temperature—but appetite loss can also be an early...
Open-mouth breathing in a resting bird is one of the most important respiratory warning signs an owner can recognize. A bird may briefly pant after strenuous flight, severe stress or...
A fish swimming sideways, floating upside down, sinking to the bottom or struggling to remain upright is experiencing a buoyancy or balance problem—but that does not automatically mean one specific...
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