Q: Molting happens to a bird when its feathers naturally shed and new ones replace the old ones. Molting is necessary to any bird's (including conures') growth. Molting begins when the conure is around 8 to 10 months of age and continues on every year. The season in which molting occurs depends on the species of the conure. The conure will be more annoyed and won't be too cooperative. The conure will feel itch due to the new feathers growing out. Water could be sprayed on the conure to relieve the itchiness. This could be done by gently brushing your hand on the conure's body to help the new feathers to come out. If you have a couple of conures who are molting at the same time, the conures can support each other by preening each other and rubbing their bodies against each other. Preen gently as new feathers could be painful to the conure when touched.
A: Understand that most birds need to molt. Know the age of your conure. Understand the conure's stress. Feed your conure food rich in protein as this will help the new feathers grow back on. Preen your conure.

Q: If you can't bring yourself to stop self-harming just now, at least keep from inflicting irreparable harm upon yourself. Don't share cutting or burning implements with anyone. It's just like sharing needles; you can get all sorts of diseases, like HIV or hepatitis. Sterilize cutting or burning implements to help reduce your chances of infection. If you can't refrain, try to keep cuts shallow to reduce the chances of scarring. Avoid using your fingernails, earrings, and other objects that are unsterile and can cause infection. Keep first aid supplies on hand and know what to do in the case of emergencies. Always have a phone nearby in case you need to call 911. Putting yourself in risky or dangerous situations without regard for your own welfare can also be a form of self-injury. Try to avoid this when you can. Decide how much you are going to allow yourself to do (how many cuts/burns/bruises), keep within those boundaries, and clean yourself up later. Triggers are things that give you the urge to hurt yourself or to put yourself in danger. To identify your triggers, write down in a notebook what happened before you last self-harmed. Look for patterns in your responses to identify themes. What kinds of situations trigger the behavior? Do you get the urge to self-harm when you're depressed? Angry? Embarrassed? Self-Conscious? Frustrated? Understanding what triggers your self-injury can help you find other, more positive ways of coping, such as dealing with the triggers head on. For example, you may start to notice that whenever you see a certain person in your life, you get the urge to self-harm. You could then use this information to try to avoid that person, and thus avoid the urge to self-injure, and/or present that information to your therapist and ask for his guidance. Many people use self-injury as a way to cope with stress or to express feelings that they don't know how to express otherwise. Examples of triggers include: People Situations Memories Certain times of the day Certain feelings Certain thoughts Specific bodily sensations Certain classes in school Your body goes through some changes when you experience the urge to hurt yourself. You can use this information to predict when you might self-harm and take the necessary precautions, such as getting a phone handy in case you need to call 911. There are some ways urges can manifest: Increased heart rate Nausea Shortness of breath Feelings of heaviness or emptiness Feeling like you are outside your body observing yourself; being disconnected from yourself Powerfully experienced emotions of sadness, anger, fear, or other negative emotions Thoughts such as "I'm going to hurt myself." Risky or dangerous decision-making
A: Take the necessary precautions to stay safe. Do only the minimum required to ease your pain. Keep a record of when you experience self-harming urges. Pay attention to your body.

Q: Using your pointer finger and thumb, put the pill toward the back of the mouth over the tongue in one quick movement. Then quickly withdraw your fingers so you don't get bit. If you are worried about getting bit, you can purchase a pill popper that is like a long syringe with a plunger that you place the pill in and pass this into the cat's mouth. Don't just shove a pill down the back of your cat's throat. The pill could accidentally enter the cat's windpipe, causing choking. Conversely, damage could be done to the back of the throat if the pill is forced down the esophagus. Let go of the cat's mouth and hold its top jaw or face so that its nose points upward. Rub your cat's throat gently to trigger the swallowing reflex. Use a syringe to place a small amount of water in the commissure between the lips to encourage the pill to "go down" the esophagus. This prevents the pill from irritating or "sticking" in the throat and damaging the tissues. DO NOT shoot the water down the back of the throat or the cat may inhale the water into its lungs. You don't want your cat to injure itself while trying to get away, so you should try to calm it down before releasing it. Also, don't forget to give your cat a lot of praise and some tasty treats as a reward for good behavior.
A: Insert any medicine into your cat's mouth while you have the mouth open. Force your cat to swallow. Maintain the same position for a few seconds before removing the covers and releasing your cat.

Q: Search the Internet for up-to-date information on the latest trends in fashion. Look at bridal websites, wedding forums, and fashion blogs or magazine sites. You want to choose a pair that coordinates well with your dress. Consider shopping at bridal boutiques that offer a selection of both gowns and shoes. If you cannot find your shoes at the same place you find your dress, take a photo of your dress or notes on the color, fabric, and style. Use these resources to refresh your memory the next time you go out shoe shopping. Take your time finding the right shoe at the right price. Try on a few different styles to see what works best, and consider shopping at multiple stores for a broader range of options. If you find a shoe you like in store, see if you can find it for a cheaper price online. Traditional bridal shoes are white or ivory. Choose a shade that matches your dress. To maintain a thoroughly classic approach, opt for a shoe in a traditional, feminine material, like satin, silk, lace, or velvet. If you want to add a little glitz, look for a gold or silver shoe to wear on your special day. Metallic shoes put a glamorous twist on a traditional look. If you have a funky, edgy style, consider carrying it into your wedding day attire by choosing a bold shoe. Look for a dressy pair in a traditional material, like satin or velvet, but opt for a bright color instead of the traditional white. Try to find a hue that matches the color scheme of your overall wedding to keep things coordinated. If you have always been fond of flats, go with flats. If you prefer heels, stick with heels. Bridal shoes are available in a broad spectrum of designs and shapes. If a certain style of shoe appeals to you, look for a pair of wedding shoes in that style.
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Research the latest trends. Shop for your shoes while you shop for your dress. Shop around. Stick with the classic white shoe in a feminine fabric. Spice things up with a metallic shoe. Make things pop with a bright splash of color. Consider your style options.