Poisoning Conditions and Diseases Birds Animal

Birds are susceptible to a wide range of toxic substances which can injure or kill birds either by ingestion (eating) or inhalation (breathing them in). There are numerous reasons for this, including their small size, rapid metabolism, and sensitive respiratory systems.

• Paint, Lead, & Zinc - Describes how paint fumes, lead, and zinc in items can be lethal to your birds. From Quaker Parakeet Society.
• The Silent Killer - Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds.
• Zinc and Parrots - Article from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, poisoning 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.
• Toxic Metals Weigh Heavy on Birds - Article discusses the effects of mercury and lead birds on wildlife. From Science and the Environment Bulletin.
• Avocado Toxicity - Learn more about this potentially dangerous fruit to birds birds.
• Teflon poisoning: The silent killer - Vet describes PTFE toxicity in birds, which is often fatal, poisoning caused by cookware and parts made with teflon or a poisoning non stick coating. By Old World Aviaries.
• Warnings for Owners of Parrots and Other Birds - Learn more about household hazards that could injure birds your feathered conditions and diseases friend.
• Testing for Zinc in Parrot Toys, Play Gyms, and Cages - Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in birds parrots, including birds how to test metal toy parts.
• Toxicoses in Birds - Discusses chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including poisoning contaminated foods.
• Why Caffeine is Toxic to Birds - Article discusses the effect of certain foods, such as chocolate, birds on the avian nervous system.
• Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds - Article that describes the toxic effect of heavy birds metals such as lead, brass, copper, and zinc.
• Lead Poisoning in Birds - Veterinarian describes the symptoms and treatment for this birds potentially fatal condition.

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