WARNING TEFLON IS TOXIC TO BIRDS!!
Teflon is DuPont's trademarked name for Tetrafluoroethylene which is found most commonly in non-stick cookware. Polytetraflouethylene (PTFE) is not only found in the fumes of Teflon products, but other brands of product as well.
Teflon is a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided. Teflon is now also being used in many household appliances.
PTFE is commonly found in.
� Non-stick Cookware. (This includes non-stick coatings known as Teflon, Silverstone, T-Fal, Supra, Resistal, etc.)
� Irons with Non-stick Sole Plates
� Portable Heaters
� Stir Fryers/Woks
� Pizza Pans
� Non-stick Stainless Steel
� Self-Cleaning Ovens
� Heat Lamps and Bulbs
� Bread makers
� Curling Irons
� Hair Dryers
� Cookie Sheets
� Griddle Pans and Skillets
� Stovetop Burners
� Wafflers
� Deep Fryers
� Crock Pots
� Roasting Pans
� Cake Pans and Moulds
� Coffee Makers
Teflon fumes arise when cooking with Teflon-coated pots and pans at high temperatures or when pre-heating an empty pan for more than 3 minutes. While not harmful to other pets, these fumes are lethal to birds. Under normal cooking conditions, PTFE-coated cookware is stable and safe.
Like carbon monoxide, PTFE is odourless and invisible. It travels through the air unnoticed. In humans PTFE causes flu-like symptoms; in birds PTFE kills.We all cook at normal temperatures but please be aware a day may come when you may accidentally leave a pan on a hot stove, You may be distracted , if a pan is being pre heated on an oven/cooker and forgotten, or if water boils out of a pot, breakdown of the PTFE can occur. In other words, PTFE cookware has to be "abused" to emit toxic fumes, but this is not as rare as it might seem; many people fall asleep after they put pots or pans on the stove to heat.
Birds which are kept near to the kitchen will usually die very shortly after breathing the fumes. Even birds kept in another room are at great risk. They will have severe breathing difficulties & death will usually follow.
First Aid for Teflon poisoning.
1. Remove the affected bird immediately from the home and supply lots of fresh air. Unfortunately, other than this, no first aid exists.
2. Call your avian veterinarian immediately.
Teflon is a material used to coat cooking utensils and in industrial applications where sticking is to be avoided. Teflon is now also being used in many household appliances.
PTFE is commonly found in.
� Non-stick Cookware. (This includes non-stick coatings known as Teflon, Silverstone, T-Fal, Supra, Resistal, etc.)
� Irons with Non-stick Sole Plates
� Portable Heaters
� Stir Fryers/Woks
� Pizza Pans
� Non-stick Stainless Steel
� Self-Cleaning Ovens
� Heat Lamps and Bulbs
� Bread makers
� Curling Irons
� Hair Dryers
� Cookie Sheets
� Griddle Pans and Skillets
� Stovetop Burners
� Wafflers
� Deep Fryers
� Crock Pots
� Roasting Pans
� Cake Pans and Moulds
� Coffee Makers
Teflon fumes arise when cooking with Teflon-coated pots and pans at high temperatures or when pre-heating an empty pan for more than 3 minutes. While not harmful to other pets, these fumes are lethal to birds. Under normal cooking conditions, PTFE-coated cookware is stable and safe.
Like carbon monoxide, PTFE is odourless and invisible. It travels through the air unnoticed. In humans PTFE causes flu-like symptoms; in birds PTFE kills.We all cook at normal temperatures but please be aware a day may come when you may accidentally leave a pan on a hot stove, You may be distracted , if a pan is being pre heated on an oven/cooker and forgotten, or if water boils out of a pot, breakdown of the PTFE can occur. In other words, PTFE cookware has to be "abused" to emit toxic fumes, but this is not as rare as it might seem; many people fall asleep after they put pots or pans on the stove to heat.
Birds which are kept near to the kitchen will usually die very shortly after breathing the fumes. Even birds kept in another room are at great risk. They will have severe breathing difficulties & death will usually follow.
First Aid for Teflon poisoning.
1. Remove the affected bird immediately from the home and supply lots of fresh air. Unfortunately, other than this, no first aid exists.
2. Call your avian veterinarian immediately.
TOXIC FUMES
Now that most of us are experiencing cold weather, please remember to get your heating systems safety checked for your own safety and your parrots. *CARBON MONOXIDE is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas produced by furnaces and other heaters. Birds in poorly ventilated, heated areas are at high risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. It robs the blood of oxygen and can be particularly harmful to animals and humans with heart ailments when inhaled at levels often found indoors.
Be sure to install carbon monoxide detectors in your home and check them regularly to assure that they are working. Please also take care when using any other heating appliances. Parrots can quickly overheat as they cannot perspire as humans do, and this can cause severe dehydration or at worse 'death'. Also remember to keep any electrical cords from appliances away from your birds as they may chew them and also to keep free roaming parrots away from heaters themselves to avoid burns. Parrot cages should be kept away from draughty doorways and windows and a blanket or cover around the birds cage at night will help lock in the warmth. Do not put heaters directly on or near your parrot!!
Be sure to install carbon monoxide detectors in your home and check them regularly to assure that they are working. Please also take care when using any other heating appliances. Parrots can quickly overheat as they cannot perspire as humans do, and this can cause severe dehydration or at worse 'death'. Also remember to keep any electrical cords from appliances away from your birds as they may chew them and also to keep free roaming parrots away from heaters themselves to avoid burns. Parrot cages should be kept away from draughty doorways and windows and a blanket or cover around the birds cage at night will help lock in the warmth. Do not put heaters directly on or near your parrot!!
Scents and Parrot Safety
There are so many things in your home that can be dangerous to your pet parrot and you may not realize this until your bird has become very ill or has even passed away. The good news is that many of these things can be avoided simply by not giving your bird access to certain areas of the house. However, there are some things that create toxins in the air. When your parrot breathes them in, it could become quite ill. The worst thing is, some of these are in the most innocuous form that you would never suspect a problem.
Many people buy various scented products every year to keep their home smelling fresh and pleasing. These scented products may seem completely harmless. They are made for homes, so they must be safe, right? This is not necessarily true for your parrot. Are scented products dangerous for your parrot? The truth is, they can be. Read on to find out why and avoid a problem for your bird.
Are Scented Home Products Safe Around Parrots?
Birds are quite different from us when it comes to toxins in the air. In fact, they are more sensitive to airborne chemicals than anything else. This means, something that just smells pleasant to you could be wrecking havoc on your parrot. Many of today’s scented products say right on the labels that they include “essential oils.” This should be your warning sign. These oils, when spread through the air, can cause numerous problems for parrots. On a minor side, they may lead to skin irritation, eye irritation and upper respiratory infections. If the oils are more concentrated, they can lead to death.
You may be thinking that you do not want to stop using scented products altogether, and the good news is that you do not have to. The key is to understand which products are dangerous. The most dangerous are those that contain highly concentrated amounts of the oils. Some of the products that include high concentration are plug-in type scent producers and liquid oil burning canisters. Additionally, if you choose any sort of candle, be sure to look on the packaging to find more details of essential oils that may be included. Traditional style candles rarely have the concentration of oils needed to even irritate your parrot. However, it is always better to be safe than sorry and checking the packaging is a must anytime you purchase scented products for your home.
Of course, we all want our home to smell pleasing when we walk in the door. However, there is nothing so nice smelling that it outranks the safety of your parrot. Your bird’s scent glands are much more susceptible to toxins in the air, and if you make use of too many scented products, you could be doing the parrot great harm. Be sure to always be careful when choosing scented products and avoid any that have a high concentration of oils. Additionally, never use a scented product right next to your parrot’s cage or preferably even in the same room.
Many people buy various scented products every year to keep their home smelling fresh and pleasing. These scented products may seem completely harmless. They are made for homes, so they must be safe, right? This is not necessarily true for your parrot. Are scented products dangerous for your parrot? The truth is, they can be. Read on to find out why and avoid a problem for your bird.
Are Scented Home Products Safe Around Parrots?
Birds are quite different from us when it comes to toxins in the air. In fact, they are more sensitive to airborne chemicals than anything else. This means, something that just smells pleasant to you could be wrecking havoc on your parrot. Many of today’s scented products say right on the labels that they include “essential oils.” This should be your warning sign. These oils, when spread through the air, can cause numerous problems for parrots. On a minor side, they may lead to skin irritation, eye irritation and upper respiratory infections. If the oils are more concentrated, they can lead to death.
You may be thinking that you do not want to stop using scented products altogether, and the good news is that you do not have to. The key is to understand which products are dangerous. The most dangerous are those that contain highly concentrated amounts of the oils. Some of the products that include high concentration are plug-in type scent producers and liquid oil burning canisters. Additionally, if you choose any sort of candle, be sure to look on the packaging to find more details of essential oils that may be included. Traditional style candles rarely have the concentration of oils needed to even irritate your parrot. However, it is always better to be safe than sorry and checking the packaging is a must anytime you purchase scented products for your home.
Of course, we all want our home to smell pleasing when we walk in the door. However, there is nothing so nice smelling that it outranks the safety of your parrot. Your bird’s scent glands are much more susceptible to toxins in the air, and if you make use of too many scented products, you could be doing the parrot great harm. Be sure to always be careful when choosing scented products and avoid any that have a high concentration of oils. Additionally, never use a scented product right next to your parrot’s cage or preferably even in the same room.