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Learn more about this potentially dangerous fruit to birds.
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Article that describes the toxic effect of heavy metals such as lead, brass, copper, and zinc.
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Veterinarian describes the symptoms and treatment for this potentially fatal condition.
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Describes how paint fumes, lead, and zinc in items can be lethal to your birds. From Quaker Parakeet Society.
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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.
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Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots, including how to test metal toy parts.
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Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds.
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Article discusses the effects of mercury and lead on wildlife. From Science and the Environment Bulletin.
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Discusses chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods.
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Learn more about household hazards that could injure your feathered friend.
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Article discusses the effect of certain foods, such as chocolate, on the avian nervous system.
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Article from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.
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