cnyguy
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Ralph wasn't his usual self this morning, but is much better now. 
When I first uncovered and greeted him, he wasn't perched in his usual place. He was rather subdued and disinterested. When I brought his breakfast, he wasn't as enthusiastic as usual. He ate a couple fresh peas, and immediately spit them back up. :11: I noticed that he had brought up some partially digested pellets during the night, and hadn't pooped for a while. A vet visit was in order. The vet he usually sees is away for two weeks, and no one else at that office is good with birds, so I had to try another vet. I found one who could see Ralph right away. He gave Ralph a good examination and found him to be in good health-- poops normal, feather condition excellent, nothing seemingly wrong. By then, Ralph had perked up and eaten some of the pellets and seed mix (comfort food for the dreaded car ride) I put in his transport cage. The vet determined that something that Ralph ate yesterday didn't set well with him; there were no signs of illness or infection. He recommended keeping Ralph off fresh fruit and vegetables for two days, and increasing his small daily ration of the seed mix temporarily, while monitoring his activity and behavior. If there are no further problems, Ralph can resume his normal diet on Thursday.
Ralph was much more his usual self tonight, active and vocal. He ate well with no problems, though he did miss his vegetables. He seems to be recovering quickly.
When I first uncovered and greeted him, he wasn't perched in his usual place. He was rather subdued and disinterested. When I brought his breakfast, he wasn't as enthusiastic as usual. He ate a couple fresh peas, and immediately spit them back up. :11: I noticed that he had brought up some partially digested pellets during the night, and hadn't pooped for a while. A vet visit was in order. The vet he usually sees is away for two weeks, and no one else at that office is good with birds, so I had to try another vet. I found one who could see Ralph right away. He gave Ralph a good examination and found him to be in good health-- poops normal, feather condition excellent, nothing seemingly wrong. By then, Ralph had perked up and eaten some of the pellets and seed mix (comfort food for the dreaded car ride) I put in his transport cage. The vet determined that something that Ralph ate yesterday didn't set well with him; there were no signs of illness or infection. He recommended keeping Ralph off fresh fruit and vegetables for two days, and increasing his small daily ration of the seed mix temporarily, while monitoring his activity and behavior. If there are no further problems, Ralph can resume his normal diet on Thursday. Ralph was much more his usual self tonight, active and vocal. He ate well with no problems, though he did miss his vegetables. He seems to be recovering quickly.
