Category Archives: Rx

Sore Throat With Other Stuff

If you have a sore throat and go to a doctor, most doctors worth their salt will not write you a prescription for an antibiotic. Sore throats as a rule come from viruses, and antibiotics do not work on viruses. … Continue reading

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Pookie’s Ankle Tale

The tale of a ‘Tiels fractured ankle. Continue reading

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When Mandibles Grow Wild

I have many times tweeted that I’m going out to Sager Animal Hospital for a beak trim. This was because my beak grows too quickly, which usually means a liver disorder. The good news is my liver is not enlarged. … Continue reading

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Basic Rx: Replenishing Flora

If you live with humans, you’re going to get smooched or take medicine. It is just part of a bird’s life. In either case, the amount of yeast in your system can and usually will increase. Yeast is not our … Continue reading

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