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Bird - Safety

Bird-Proofing the House
The worst thing that can happen to your bird is for her to get outside. If your bird's wings are clipped, she will not be able to escape from predators, especially those that fly. If her wings are unclipped, she will get frightened, lost and probably ...

Kitchen Hazards
The kitchen is by far the most dangerous room in the house for your bird. Ideally, she should never be allowed in this room. From hot stoves to cooking oils, toxic fumes to open containers of water, there are a thousand ways she can be burned, ...

Signs of a Poisoned Bird
Birds can be exposed to a wide variety of toxins and poisons, even within the safety of their cages. They can eat lead paint on their cage bars or in their toys, consume excess salt from ornamental cookie dough during the holidays or ingest human foods ...

Dangerous Medications
Many substances that are beneficial to humans are harmful or toxic to our pets. Birds, with their small body size, are particularly susceptible to poisoning by human medications. Most household medications come in pill form, which is just the right size ...

Bird-Proofing
Your bird is a fragile creature with very sensitive lungs and a delicate, easily harmed body. In the wild, she would have to worry about a multitude of dangerous predators, but in your house the dangers are mostly man-made, which means you can protect ...

Basic Bird First Aid
As a bird owner, you need to know how to identify an emergency situation and take care of it until you can reach professional help. For your bird, this can mean the difference between life and death. It can also help you to avoid needless worry and ...

Preparing a First Aid Kit
There are several commercially made pet first aid kits on the market. The advantage to these is that you don't have to spend time searching for individual items, and everything comes together. One of the problems is that these kits are often generic for ...

Dangerous Plants
While some plants are deadly to birds, other plants, while still dangerous, are less harmful. Exposure to these plants may be counteracted by medical treatment if ingestion is caught and identified early. As a rule, don't let your bird come in contact ...

First Aid Kit
Birds, like people, can become ill or get injured. To prepare yourself to care for your new pet, take the time to assemble a first aid kit before you bring your new pal home. As its name indicates, first aid is what you do first to help your feathered ...

Bird-Proofing Checklist
Aside from obvious household dangers such as ceiling fans and electric kitchen appliances, both large and small birds are extremely vulnerable to toxic fumes and other kinds of environmental poisoning. Household cleaners, paints, alcohols and a wide ...

Your List of Emergency Numbers
During a medical crisis, the last thing you want to do is tear through the yellow pages looking for a nearby emergency clinic. Stay prepared by posting veterinary emergency numbers and medical information near your phone or on the refrigerator. Your list ...

Safety Hazards
Your new bird is a lot like a child - she's a warm, inquisitive creature who loves to play and explore. But before you let your feathered friend loose in your home, make sure her play area is safe. Follow these safety guidelines to prevent accidents: ...

Toys
Think of your bird as you would a three-year-old child. They both love playing with their toys. Toys are important to your bird's happiness and emotional well-being. Toys won't take the place of your attention, but they are a vital part of your bird's ...

Bird Safety
Information provided by Kaytee Products, Inc.Perhaps no feeling is worse than a feeling of helplessness in an emergency. Many people who love their birds as their children have experienced this awful feeling at some point, wondering what to do in an ...

Disaster Planning
Proper preparation for a disaster will help ensure the safety of your family and pets.