Poisoning |
| The signs that are often related to signs of poisoning are also the same signs as many diseases. Please don't assume that the signs of poisoning is a confirmation of poisoning. It is always possible that the signs are not in fact poisoning, but rather another disease or problem. With that said, ALWAYS consult your avian vet if you see any of the signs below and suspect poisoning as the culprit. The signs to watch for are bloody droppings, sudden regurgitation, diarrhea, coughing, breathing problems and/or depression, burns or redness around the beak, shock, convulsions, and paralysis. |
1. Determine what and how much was eaten 2. Call Vet and poison control & follow advice -Try to get to a vet within 30 minutes or sooner 3. If advised give Kaopectate, Peptobismol, Milk of Mag(1cc/100 grams body weight) 4.If advised give the bird mineral oil (about 4 drops per cockatiel sized bird) or peanut butter and Metamucil to help the substance move through the GI tract faster Mix Metamucil according to label and give 1/4 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon peanut butter per cockatiel sized bird 5.If advised give the bird crushed activated aquarium charcoal mixed with milk of magnesia (1 teaspoon charcoal mixed with 10cc milk of magnesia) administer it 1/4 teaspoon per cockatiel sized bird |
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