TheΒ βI Probably Shouldnβt Have Petsβ Starter Pack
Could someone tell me whatβs wrong with meowmix?
seems that itβs made some cats sicker (puking uncontrollably) and has been infested with bugs often, also in general, i think itβs probably just low grade and can give cats problems (like purina for dogs)
Whatβs wrong with the bird cage? I could understand that it could be too small for a large bird like a parrot, but what about a canary?
Nope. That cage is far too small to be used as a home for any kind of bird. Itβs acceptable as a travel cage for small birds, or as a sleeping only cage. But songbirds deserve to have room to move around and fly too.
For Canaries and finches, itβs recommended they have at least a 3 foot cage!
Canaries are birds that need to fly. They were not meant to be domesticated and profited from as pets. They are highly active birds that will self harm from stress in such confined spaces. Canaries are delightful to have in groups, though they are fine on their own, but every 1 bird adds 3 cubic feet to the space needed. They need multiple perches and toys. These are examples of proper Canary or other small bird enclosures.
Meow Mix is a horrible brand of cat food, I used to feed it to my cats and they would just throw it back up. Itβs so low quality that half of the ingredients arenβt even food items. The meat is all scrap by products from slaughterhouses like hooves, eyes, tails and fat because itβs cheap. Which is something they donβt list on the packaging to fool pet owners. I always used to find worms in my bags of Meow Mix.Β Beneful literally uses antifreeze in itβs food, which has lead to the deaths of thousands of dogs a year. From conditions such as internal bleeding, seizures and cancers.Β
Rabbits shouldnβt be confined to a cage.Β (Especially a dog cage..?) Rabbits are curious creatures that need to jump, run, chew and play to be healthy. Keeping them locked in a cage 24/7 as a toy for your kids will make them sick or develop aggression from stress. Healthy rabbit lifespans are 10+ years. Rabbit cages should only be a place for your rabbit to use the litterbox and sleep after a long day of exercise and play. Also, never keep two rabbits together unless they are fixed. Rabbits are territorialΒ and they will either fight or mate rapidly when intact. Up to 14 babies every month. This is the proper set up for a rabbit.
Iβm cringing at that rainbow βmy mommy got me a cute hamsterβ rodent cage. These are small creatures that need to run around and explore.Β They need to burrow and chew.Β This is the proper set up for a hamster or other small rodent.Β
Betta fish get stressed from any confinement under 5 gallons. They are the worst pet for being sold to kids as βaccessoriesβ in small cubed tanks. When kept like that the fish will die a horribly stressed life within a year when they can live for 7 or more. They need calm filtration with many dark caves and soft plants. They are aggressive to other fish. These fish are so intelligent that they actually play with you, and they need mental stimulation to live healthy. These are proper Betta setups.
Who the fuck would even feed an omnivorous bearded dragon pellet foodβ¦? Do they want a sick pet? If pet stores even bothered to care about the keeping of exotic pets, they would know that shit is bad for them. If you canβt feed live meal worms and crickets than you shouldnβt own an exotic pet in the first place. Pellet food isnβt even real food, itβs chemically made with preservatives.Β
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All of this is good info, thanks!
βToo small for a large bird like a parrotβ
Reminder that parrots are not one species and range from budgie (parakeet) and cockatiel sized to macaws.
