Avian Poisoning

• Avocado Toxicity  - Informs 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  - Veterinarian 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 presenting the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots, including how to test metal toy parts.
• Toxicoses in Birds  - Touches on chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods.
• Why Caffeine is Toxic to Birds  - Article discusses the effect of certain foods, such as chocolate, on the avian nervous system.