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• Marc Morrone
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  About Marc Morrone

  Petkeeper Marc Morrone, often accompanied by his his scarlet macaw, Harry, is a frequent guest on Martha's show, where he dispenses common-sense advice to pet lovers everywhere.

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  African Gray Parrots

  Many people choose to adopt African gray parrots because of their exceptional intelligence and superior talking ability -- said by some to rival that of a 5-year-old child's.

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  All-American Dogs

  Although all dogs seem to share certain traits and a common language, each breed has a distinct cultural background. Pet expert Marc Morrone discusses the heritage of a....

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  Ask Marc: Bathing Hamsters

  I have hamsters and ferrets, and they can get stinky. How often should I bathe my little pets?

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  Ask Marc: Bored Hamster

  My hamster looks bored in his cage. He's two years old -- should I introduce a new hamster in his cage to keep him company?

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  Ask Marc: Dogs and Cats

  Petkeeper Marc Morrone has the answers to your questions about caring for a dog or cat.

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  Ask Marc: Dyeing a dog's hair

  I want to dye my poodle's hair for Halloween. Is this OK? What precautions should I take? 

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  Ask Marc: Feathered Friends

  Marc Morrone answers questions about bird food, talking, cages, and nail clipping.

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  Ask Marc: Guinea Pigs, Cats, and Rabbits

  Marc Morrone answers questions about pet grooming and diet.

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  Ask Marc: Pet Behavior

  From growling to biting to clawing, Marc Morrone answers questions about pet behavioral issues.

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  Ask Marc: Pet Toys and Playtime

  Animal expert Marc Morrone explains how we can help our pets stay active and healthy.

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  Bad-Weather Gear

  Marc Morrone answers the question: Should I put a poncho and boots on my dog when it's raining outside?

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  Bird Molting

  At least once a year -- sometimes more -- every bird sheds its old feathers and replaces them with new ones via a process called molting.

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  Bird Talk with Amazons

  Many people keep parrots because they like to hear them talk. Most parrots can mimic to a certain extent, but some are definitely better than others. Following are some talking bird facts, courtesy of Marc Morrone. 

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  Birds Q&A

  Marc answers questions about grooming and training birds.

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  Canaries and Finches

  An introduction to two popular bird breeds: canaries, famous for their singing and finches--notable for their extraordinary beauty.