A man who spent years feeling ill and short of breath has found out that he is allergic to his pet parrot - despite having owned it for 25-years. David Griffiths from Swansea was left devastated when he found out his mysterious illness was being caused by his beloved pet parrot Bobby.
The 72-year-old was told by doctors that if he did not remove the parrot from his house he would be left wheelchair-bound as the allergies reduced his lung capacity. Despite having owned the pet for over two decades, it was only when Mr Griffiths retired and started spending more time at home that his allergies started.
He said: “Bobby is an African Grey Parrot and is a big character, regularly chatting and singing to us! One time when we were away, a neighbor mistook him for a burglar. They could hear someone shouting ‘hello’ from inside our house. After a police search, they realised it was our parrot. I was so sad that he had to leave.” Read more: Signs of hay fever in cats and dogs and how to treat it
