Article: An average beak of a well cared for bird does not need trimming, as it will wear down naturally from ordinary chewing. If you notice that your bird's beak has changed shape, that the top of the beak is growing far down over the bottom, or that the beak has been broken off on one side, take your bird to the vet for trimming and shaping. Trimming can cause your bird pain and trauma if done improperly. It should never be done for cosmetic reasons. Not all vets are qualified to trim a bird's beak. Search the Association of Avian Vets directory to find an avian vet near you. Call ahead to ask if the vet has worked with birds of your pet's species before. Bring an old photo of your bird with a healthy beak, or bring a photo of other birds of this species. Though a good vet will be able to recognize the parts of a beak that do not want to be trimmed, it is helpful for the vet to have an idea of what the beak should look like before the trimming starts. Parrot's lower beaks will be trimmed straight across. Cockatoos and cockatiels have beaks with pointed ends and scooping middles, so their lower beaks should not be ground straight across. Your vet should use a grinding tool to file away the excess beak. If the vet uses a high-speed drill such as the Dremel tool, they'll use it on a low setting with regular breaks to make sure the beak doesn't overheat. Your vet may also use a nail file, which is great for trimming away flaky patches on the surface of the beak. Clippers should be avoided when possible. If a speculum is to be inserted in your bird's beak, ask that it not be metal. Birds sometimes bite down during beak trims, and metal can damage the beak. A dog chew toy may be used instead, provided it is the right size. Your bird will not normally need to be anesthetized during this procedure. Make sure the vet cleans your bird's beak with disinfectant first. If the vet is using a grinding tool, ask for a fresh head to be put on it. Diseases can be transferred bird to bird from re-used grinding heads. Expect the beak trim to take about 20 minutes. Your vet or vet team will restrain the bird gently with gloved hands. In some cases, the top half of your bird's beak will be tucked into the lower half to get it out of the way. The vet should slowly trim the beak until she can see white dots on the surface. Trimming past these will hurt the bird. The beak should be trimmed until the biting surface is level, or it will become distorted and cause further problems for your bird. A trim should not hurt your bird, but will probably be stressful. Take your bird home and place it in a place it is used to. Make calming noises, but don't crowd it with too much cuddling. Leave water and food for it, and keep admirers away for at least a day. If your bird has somehow been hurt during the procedure, ask your vet how you can help your bird recover. A bird with a bleeding or cracked beak will need to stay at the hospital. If your bird experienced pain, the beak may remain sore for a few days. Soften foods with water before serving, and offer fruits, vegetables, and sprouted seeds that require less chewing. There is normally a reason for a bird's beak to overgrow. Tell your vet everything your bird eats, what you keep in the cage, and where the bird's cage is situated. Overgrowth can be caused by infections, liver disease, nutritional imbalances, and lack of grooming aids. Take your doctor's advice. For instance, if the vet says your bird has liver disease, you will need to seriously change your bird's diet if it is to survive. A bird with liver disease needs to eat a rich in fiber, low in fat diet without too much protein. Seeds should be avoided, or only served sprouted.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine that your bird's beak needs a trim. Locate an avian vet. Ask what tools will be used. Watch the procedure. Give your bird time to recover. Get a diagnosis.
Article: When your friend makes a critical or harmful remark, pause and think about what possibly triggered their spiteful comment. Were you telling them about something good that is happening to you? Did you just share your plans for the future? Had they just come from spending time with other people? After a few days or weeks, you will start to notice a pattern. Recognizing this pattern may help you know how to steer a conversation and or reveal your friend's insecurities. If your friend always makes jealous, spiteful comments while hanging out in a group, they may put you down in an effort to bolster their waning self-confidence. If your friend always makes envious remarks after you've shared plans with for your future, they may feel like their future isn't as promising as yours. Jealous comments reveal a lot about the person making the invidious statement. These comments, while directed at you, aren't necessarily about you. Think about content of the comments. What do they reveal about your friend's point of view and sense of self? Is your friend always telling you that you're not good at something? Do they frequently make fun of your appearance? If your friend is super critical of your possessions, they may be struggling to define their identity outside of their possessions and finances. If your friend makes negative comments about your success, they may be jealous about the opportunities you are receiving or envious of your talents. If your friend constantly critiques your appearance, they may feel insecure about their own physical appearance. Jealous comments usually serve a dual purpose. First and foremost, these remarks are meant to make you feel bad about yourself. You should also consider that your friend may be mad at you, building herself up by cutting you down, or trying to manipulate you. There is also the possibility that your friend treats everyone they encounter in this manner. Your friend could be mad at you for numerous reasons, petty or otherwise. Is there a reason your friend might be angry with you? Did you recently fight? Did you forget to call them back? Were you gossiping about them? In order to diminish and distract from our own faults, insecurities, or fears, we have a tendency to point out other's failings. Is your friend struggling with self-confidence or body image issues? Are they feeling unsure about their future? Cutting someone down can make a person feel more powerful and confident. Does your friend thrive on feeling superior and in charge? Humans are complex beings. Our emotional, mental, and physical health are interconnected and inform our mood, actions, and words. While you may perceive your friend's comments as jealous statements, there may be more to their envious quips than meets the eye. Instead of writing your friend off as jealous and petty, ask your friend how they are doing. Some people struggle to manage their negative thoughts. If your friend is constantly comparing themselves to you, they may caught in a cycle of self-doubt and self-loathing. Their seemingly jealous remarks are making them feel worse instead of better about themselves. Recent studies suggest that individuals struggling with depression have a difficult time distinguishing between negative emotions. If they truly are envious of you, they may not identify their actions or comments as such; if they are angry or sad, these emotions may manifest as jealousy.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consider when the jealous comments are made. Evaluate the content of their envious comments. Speculate about what your friend is trying to achieve. Differentiate between jealousy, negativity, and depression.