- 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.
- The Silent Killer
- Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds.
- 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.
- Toxic Metals Weigh Heavy on Birds
- Article tackles on the effects of mercury and lead on wildlife. From Science and the Environment Bulletin.
- Toxicoses in Birds
- Touches on chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods.
- Warnings for Owners of Parrots and Other Birds
- Informs on household hazards that could injure avian animal.
- 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 features details about zinc biology and bird cages.
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