Avocado Toxicity - http://kgkat.tripod.com/avocado.html
Learn more about this potentially dangerous fruit to birds. |
Heavy Metal Poisoning in Birds - http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm
Article that describes the toxic effect of heavy metals such as lead, brass, copper, and zinc. |
Lead Poisoning in Birds - http://www.heidihoefer.com/pages/birds/lead_poison_bird.htm
Veterinarian describes the symptoms and treatment for this potentially fatal condition. |
Paint, Lead, & Zinc - http://qp-society.com/qpserc/paintzinc.html
Describes how paint fumes, lead, and zinc in items can be lethal to your birds. From Quaker Parakeet Society. |
Teflon poisoning: The silent killer - http://www.oldworldaviaries.com/text/styles/teflon.html
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 - http://www.synnovation.com/zinctesting.html
Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots, including how to test metal toy parts. |
The Silent Killer - http://theaviary.com/teflon.shtml
Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds. |
Toxic Metals Weigh Heavy on Birds - http://www.ec.gc.ca/science/sandejan02/article1_e.html
Article discusses the effects of mercury and lead on wildlife. From Science and the Environment Bulletin. |
Toxicoses in Birds - http://www.oldworldaviaries.com/text/miscellaneous/toxicoses.html
Discusses chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods. |
Warnings for Owners of Parrots and Other Birds - http://www.parrotparrot.com/birdhealth/alerts.htm
Learn more about household hazards that could injure your feathered friend. |
Why Caffeine is Toxic to Birds - http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/caffeine.htm
Article discusses the effect of certain foods, such as chocolate, on the avian nervous system. |
Zinc and Parrots - http://www.funnyfarmexotics.com/IAS/Zn.htm
Article from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages. |