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Learn more about this potentially dangerous fruit to birds.

Article that describes the toxic effect of heavy metals such as lead, brass, copper, and zinc.

Veterinarian describes the symptoms and treatment for this potentially fatal condition.

Describes how paint fumes, lead, and zinc in items can be lethal to your birds. From Quaker Parakeet Society.

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.

Article discussing the problem of zinc toxicity in parrots, including how to test metal toy parts.

Discusses polytetraflouethylene (teflon fumes) which are deadly to birds.

Article discusses the effects of mercury and lead on wildlife. From Science and the Environment Bulletin.

Discusses chocolate, alcohol, salt, and avocado toxicity. Including contaminated foods.

Learn more about household hazards that could injure your feathered friend.

Article discusses the effect of certain foods, such as chocolate, on the avian nervous system.

Article from the Proceedings of the International Aviculturists Society, January, 1997. Features details about zinc biology and bird cages.