Poisonous Foods For Parrot

Do you know that there are several poisonous foods for parrot that you must avoid?

Chocolate

Chocolate is toxic to birds. It is digested differently in birds than in humans, and the resulting digested products are toxic. Bitter, brown bread and dark chocolate is more toxic than chocolate milk. Chocolate in any form should not be given to the birds. Chocolate toxicosis symptoms such as disorientation, hyperactivity, vomiting, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, seizures, dark colored droppings and death.

Avocados

Several types of avocados are poisonous to birds. Skin, meat or the seed maybe contain toxins, so it is best to not feed avocados at all.

Caffeine

Caffeine is also are poisonous to birds. Therefore do not give products containing caffeine to birds (including coffee, tea and soft drinks).

Salt

The excessive consumption of salt (sodium chloride) can cause thirst, increased water consumption, increased urination, depression, nervous excitement, tremors, incoordination and death.

Onion

Onions can be toxic to dogs and cats, and even the onion toxicosis is not well documented in birds, probably best to avoid eating onions for birds. In mammals, the onion can cause Heinz-body hemolytic anemia, which causes red blood cells rupture. Birds red blood cells contain a nucleus, and this may provide some protection against cell rupture. But avoid giving onions in birds. A small amount of garlic used in cooking may not be harmful, but keep in mind that there may be a problem that may occur.

Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages can cause loss of control and death. Do not give products containing ethanol (alcohol) for birds.

Fruit seed

Some fruit seed can be poisonous to birds. Apple seeds contain cyanide. So, remove the seeds before giving it to your bird. Cherries, plums, apricots and peaches are safe to be given to the birds, but the seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides. Nuts should not be given to the birds, but if ingested, digestion time is faster than the digestive tract of birds and their stomachs types can protect birds from poisoning.

Hopefully this article can help you to know about some poisonous foods for parrot.