Parrot given Prozac after owner dies

Fred, an African Grey parrot, was owned by George Dance, who had rasied him from a chick.

After he died nine months ago, Fred became depressed and ended up biting all of his neck feathers off. He also began to bob his head up and down all day as a result of his low mood.

The bird has now been prescribed a twice-daily liquid dose of a bird-friendly version of Prozac, called Clomicalm.

George's widow Helen, from Somerset, told The Sun newspaper: "He has been in quite a state since my husband died.

"Fred was very close to George and became depressed."