Nobody likes going to the doctor, nor the dentist for that matter. Most people don’t particularly enjoy the sensation of being poked and prodded with medical equipment. Even more don’t want to spend time thinking about potential health issues.
I have pretty vivid memories of my eight-year-old self resisting my parents’ attempts to take me to the doctor. But humans aren’t the only ones who can’t stand a medical visit.
Never underestimate the sheer willpower of your animal companions. Especially those that still aren’t used to being bossed around.
Cockatoos are among the most commonly domesticated birds in the world. They’re known for their flexible voices and colorful head plumage – they practically have mohawks.
Cockatoos also sport marbly, thick beaks. They’re strong and can be used to grapple.
You see, Max the cockatoo’s 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 doesn’t look all that happy.
Max has absolutely no will to go to the vet. He doesn’t care for it. I’d 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.
“Let’s go. You gotta go in your carrier.”
But Max isn’t having it. He lines his body parallel with the shelve shelter. It’s surprisingly the perfect size.
Wow, he really can’t stand the vet, continuing to mutter. He almost sounds like he’s having an argument with himself.
His eyes stay locked onto the camera.
So how did Max get so flustered to begin with? The video’s YouTube page adds some more context,
Max knows when he sees his carrier that it’s 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 “I don’t wanna” and “What did I say”
Max’s isn’t going to the vet. He’s putting his foot down (er, talon?).
According to PetMD, there are over 20 species of cockatoo, with widely varying personalities and mannerisms. They’re 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 he’s cussing under his breath.
Or maybe he’s 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.
He’s comically angry. It’s both intimidating and adorable.
“You gotta get your nails done!”
Max pauses for a moment, acknowledging his human companion.
But he doesn’t 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,
I’m not going to the vet!
So Max really, really hates getting his nails trimmed at the vet. He’s developed quite a disdain for it over time.
He’s not so different than a human trying to avoid a doctor’s appointment. I’d imagine cockatoo nail trimmings are difficult affairs.
Hang in there, Max. On the bright side, you won’t have to go back for a while.
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