Hazards Around The Home
Make absolutely sure you are willing to give up some common household items before you decide to adopt or buy a bird for your home. A birds respiratory system is very complex and sensitive. The following list contains just a few items that WILL KILL YOUR BIRD.
- Air fresheners, especially plug in types
- Aerosolized products - NEVER USE ANY KIND
- Appliances with Teflon, i.e. Bread machines, Hair dryers, irons, Self-Cleaning ovens
- Carbon Monoxide (it is a good idea to get a monitor)
- Carpet powders and some carpet cleaners
- Cigarette, Cigar, Pipe, Incense and Charcoal smoke (if you smoke outside your home you MUST wash & scrub your hands very well, just a small amount of nicotine residue from your hands will kill your bird)
- Cookware with Teflon & non-stick PTFE surfaces
- Paint fumes, lead paint chips, and aerosolized paint
- Leather conditioner, and some shoe polishes
- Loud noises (this can cause panic & a heart attack)
- Metals - Anything with copper, lead, mercury, or zinc
- Pine cleaners or anything with pine scent in it
- Scented candles or toilet paper
Animal Poison Control Center 1 888-426-4435