Katy Stublen 
If your bird’s been acting extra weird lately, don’t panic—it might actually be a good sign. Parrots, cockatiels, budgies, and even doves all have their own quirky ways of showing joy, but none of them make much sense to humans. Screaming, head bobbing, wing shaking—it can all seem chaotic until you realize it’s emotional gold. Here’s what those bizarre little habits might actually be telling you.
Dog parks sound like the perfect fix for pent-up energy. They’re fenced, free, and filled with wagging tails. But here’s the thing no one wants to admit—dog parks can seriously mess up your dog. Not just socially, but physically and emotionally too. If your pup’s vibe shifted after a trip to the park, it wasn’t your imagination. This list isn’t about fear-mongering. It’s about the side of dog parks most people learn the hard way.
Rottweilers look like tanks with paws for a reason. They don’t just walk beside you—they pull, push, lunge, spin, and sometimes make you question your life choices at 6 a.m. These dogs are smart, strong, and stubborn. If you’re not physically or mentally ready, they’ll expose you. But if you know what to focus on, you can actually stay upright and in control. Barely.
People throw around “support dog” and “service dog” like they’re interchangeable, but legally and practically, they live on completely different planets. One comes with public access rights and federal protection. The other is a comfort companion with no guaranteed permissions. Confusing them doesn’t just annoy store managers—it hurts people who actually rely on task-trained dogs to survive daily life. Here’s how to spot the difference and why it matters more than most people realize.
A once-a-year flea and tick pill just got the FDA’s blessing, and every other treatment is now officially side-eye material. Pet parents have been chasing monthly refills and sticker-covered calendars like it’s still 2012. That’s over. The new med doesn’t just stretch protection, it practically flips the whole parasite game on its head. If your dog has ever been the unlucky host to a bloodsucking hitchhiker, this is the headline you’ve been waiting for.