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