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Hi everyone!
To make a long story short, Zappy freaked out again last night about a tiny sound and startled himself into a frenzy where he ping ponged around his cage. He only broke one blood feather (better than the eight he broke/lost last time), but he lost four flight feathers that had fully come in. I was already going to take him to the vet on Friday. Last time I saw her, she said that if we couldn't get his behavior under control, I would have to seriously consider anxiety medication.
Well, I'm seriously considering the medication. Zappy sings and does tricks and is the most cuddly bird you can imagine. I'm terrified that the medication will take that away and make him lethargic.
Have any of you had any experience with anxiety medication? Is there a type that will calm him down but that will not take away the singing and loving behavior that makes us both so happy?
Thanks in advance for your help!
To make a long story short, Zappy freaked out again last night about a tiny sound and startled himself into a frenzy where he ping ponged around his cage. He only broke one blood feather (better than the eight he broke/lost last time), but he lost four flight feathers that had fully come in. I was already going to take him to the vet on Friday. Last time I saw her, she said that if we couldn't get his behavior under control, I would have to seriously consider anxiety medication.
Well, I'm seriously considering the medication. Zappy sings and does tricks and is the most cuddly bird you can imagine. I'm terrified that the medication will take that away and make him lethargic.
Have any of you had any experience with anxiety medication? Is there a type that will calm him down but that will not take away the singing and loving behavior that makes us both so happy?
Thanks in advance for your help!