My bird has to wear an e-collar, yes you read that correctly...

So, I have had Beauty since I was in 6th grade (10-11years of age) so that makes him 15-16 years old now. Lately he has been over plucking under his left wing to the extent that he has created a wound. The vet has put him on anti-depressants to try and keep him from re-opening the wound while having him on antibiotics. The first anti-depressant didn't work so they put him on Prozac. In this case they are thinking he has decided to "obsessively" maintain himself to the point where he needs to be put on the same meds as a person with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).

The Prozac did not work. What I neglected to mention is that I have to give him these medications that are in liquid form through a syringe. It's never a pleasant experience for him. In fact I'm sure he hates me.

Since the drugs did not work and, he still has the bloody spot/scab that he reopens the veterinarian has decided, as a last resort, that Beauty must now wear an Elizabethan collar (e-collar for short). You've probably seen dogs wear them. Nick and I have had to put Tobie in one on a couple of different occasions. You may have even seen a cat or two... but, a bird? That's something special.

Here are the pictures for your enjoyment.