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. |
