Parakeets are one of the most popular choices for pets. While the term "parakeet" encompasses over a hundred species of small parrots, for most people, it’s synonymous with one specific species: the ...

Dear Dr. Fox: You should retract the advice you gave to a reader regarding suggestions for taming a parakeet. All interactions with this bird should be positive in nature, not aversive, like using the ...

DEAR DR. FOX: My husband insists on giving our dog beer. At first, it was funny, but now I think it’s out of control. – Mrs. G.B.-M., Fresno, Calif. DEAR MRS. G.B.-M.: Some dogs do enjoy beer, but ...

After weeks of feeding and caring for a tiny bird, the moment came to let it return to nature. It sounded simple, but the wild has its own rules. The release brought surprises, nerves, and a few ...