Nobody likes going to the doctor, nor the dentist for that matter. Most people donโt particularly enjoy the sensation of being poked and prodded with medical equipment. Even more donโt want to spend time thinking about potential health issues.
I have pretty vivid memories of my eight-year-old self resisting my parentsโ attempts to take me to the doctor. But humans arenโt the only ones who canโt stand a medical visit.
Never underestimate the sheer willpower of your animal companions. Especially those that still arenโt used to being bossed around.
Cockatoos are among the most commonly domesticated birds in the world. Theyโre known for their flexible voices and colorful head plumage โ they practically have mohawks.
Cockatoos also sport marbly, thick beaks. Theyโre strong and can be used to grapple.
You see, Max the cockatooโs human companion is attempting to drive him to a scheduled veterinarian appointment.
But Max has been before. He flaps his wings vigorously in place. He doesnโt look all that happy.
Max has absolutely no will to go to the vet. He doesnโt care for it. Iโd go so far as to say that he hates it.
He flairs his orange-yellow mohawk for a split second.
Max then tucks his head, finding a safe crawlspace.
โLetโs go. You gotta go in your carrier.โ
But Max isnโt having it. He lines his body parallel with the shelve shelter. Itโs surprisingly the perfect size.
Wow, he really canโt stand the vet, continuing to mutter. He almost sounds like heโs having an argument with himself.
His eyes stay locked onto the camera.
So how did Max get so flustered to begin with? The videoโs YouTube page adds some more context,
Max knows when he sees his carrier that itโs a visit to the vet and gets pretty vocal about it.
Max is saying his own words that only he understands for the most part. The only things I know he is saying is โI donโt wannaโ and โWhat did I sayโ
Maxโs isnโt going to the vet. Heโs putting his foot down (er, talon?).
According to PetMD, there are over 20 species of cockatoo, with widely varying personalities and mannerisms. Theyโre generally white in color and native to Australia and Tasmania.
Wild cockatoos can live up to 60 years. Conversely, captive cockatoos generally have a lifespan between 30 and 40 years due to improper nutrition and inadequate exposure to the elements (sunlight, fresh air, etc).
Max lets out a series of incoherences, almost like heโs cussing under his breath.
Or maybe heโs arguing with himself.
Max eventually changes locations, finding sanctuary under a wooden table.
He lowers his body and cocks his head back, insistent.
Max turns to the sides and begins cocking his neck back and forth. Every now and then, his mohawk flutters open.
Heโs comically angry. Itโs both intimidating and adorable.
โYou gotta get your nails done!โ
Max pauses for a moment, acknowledging his human companion.
But he doesnโt care, proceeding to squeak and squall like never before.
He almost sounds like two people having a heated discussion at this point. The bird bickering sounds vaguely human.
Max drops lower than before, continuing his ranting.
He truly hates either his carrier, the veterinarian, or both.
Max pops his chest out one last time in an act of defiance and intimidation.
In his own language, Max exclaims,
Iโm not going to the vet!
So Max really, really hates getting his nails trimmed at the vet. Heโs developed quite a disdain for it over time.
Heโs not so different than a human trying to avoid a doctorโs appointment. Iโd imagine cockatoo nail trimmings are difficult affairs.
Hang in there, Max. On the bright side, you wonโt have to go back for a while.
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