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Post by starrymist on Apr 23, 2013 18:55:36 GMT
Hello,
I'm new here. I have an old budgie who will be 15 in August. Last week he & I stayed in a flat a very short distance from home (we were in the car for no more than 5 minutes). He got quite unwell there & although we've stayed several times before & he's been fine this time there are new heaters, fitted 2 months ago. Could they be an issue & poisoned him? I didn't know some heaters have Teflon in them & am trying to find out from the manufacturers if these do. If they have poisoned him, is it permanent?
He's still very unwell: incredibly sleepy, wobbly, not eating without much encouragement, not pooing much, feathers puffed out, quite 'clingy', wanting to be sitting on me constantly etc. He's not distressed, just dopey! Or could this be an illness relating to his age? I don't know what to do to help. He's on antibiotics from the vet but they don't seem to have helped him.
Thank you in advance for any help! Amy (& Misty the budgie)
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Post by mizloco on Apr 23, 2013 19:06:18 GMT
Welcome amy and misty to the forum. I don't know the answer but just wanted to welcome you. Fifteen is an amazing age. Sorry misty is not feeling too well.
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Post by birdguhl on Apr 23, 2013 20:18:51 GMT
Welcome to you and Misty.
Sorry to hear he isn't well. I can't be of any help - sorry - but hope that others may be able to advise.
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Post by starrymist on Apr 24, 2013 13:00:17 GMT
Thank you for the lovely welcome! It seems a friendly group of people here. Misty is sat on me while I type fast asleep.
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Post by mizloco on Apr 24, 2013 15:49:48 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2013 16:13:39 GMT
I found this.
Symptoms of Teflon Toxicity in Birds
PTFE toxicity in birds is devastating and acts quickly.
Symptoms of PTFE toxicity include severe respiratory distress — open-mouthed breathing, tail bobbing and raspy breathing, and birds dropping off their perches. PTFE toxicity is typically fatal, rarely offering owners the time to have their birds examined or treated for the poisoning.
All types of birds are affected by PTFE toxicity. Smaller birds suffer even faster due to their size—less gas is required to register the poisonous effect.
And this.
The signs of PTFE toxicosis are non-specific, and could be seen in a
variety of respiratory and other diseases. Birds are usually found dead
in the cage or gasping for air and eventually dying. Mild exposures may
result in difficulty breathing, wheezing, incoordination, weakness,
depression, anxious behavior, or seizures.
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Post by nat on Apr 24, 2013 19:28:32 GMT
Sorry to hear Mistys ill :-(
From my knowledge of teflon poisoning death in budgies is really very quick. A relative of mine had 2 budgies a long time a go and didn't realise about the teflon danger. Even though they were in the livingroom with a long hallway separating them from the kitchen a pan full of warm milk that overheated was enough to kill them pretty much straight away.
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Post by starrymist on Apr 27, 2013 16:06:44 GMT
Thank you all. His symptoms aren't respiratory nor is this quick so I'm even more reassured it's not poisoning, thank you! We're on day 10 now, amazed he's still here, he's very up & down but has been eating by himself a little since yesterday & even cheeped once today! He's still far from well though but we're just taking it day by day.
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Post by stace on Apr 27, 2013 22:28:05 GMT
Sorry to hear Mistys ill :-( From my knowledge of teflon poisoning death in budgies is really very quick. A relative of mine had 2 budgies a long time a go and didn't realise about the teflon danger. Even though they were in the livingroom with a long hallway separating them from the kitchen a pan full of warm milk that overheated was enough to kill them pretty much straight away. That's awful. I threw away all my teflon pots and pans and cookware as soon as I read about teflon fume poisoning. So glad I did. I wonder how bad they must be for little babies? |
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