My African grey chewed a pen, has ink, and is throwing up. What to do?

Ink in a pen is generally non-toxic, and she would have needed to consume a lot of it for medical attention to be required. The amount of ink contained in this pen is unlikely to cause her any problems, and if she didn't eat any part of the pen itself, she should be fine. I hope this helps!

Writing ink is generally not toxic, and must be consumed in large quantities before medical attention is needed. The amount of ink contained in a pen is unlikely to cause toxicity in Pancho, but I would be more concerned if he ate the pen portion itself. If he hasn't, gently flush out his mouth with warm water, and clean any ink in his mouth. You can monitor him for signs of ink toxicity (vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, mouth irritation), and if you see any of those signs, take him into the vet right away. Otherwise, I think he will be ok :-)

Hi and thank you for your question. Difficult to say what the particles are, but if he is vomiting then you need to take Jewel to a vet ASAP. It could be that he has ingested toxic material (e.g. metal) or he might have an infection of the digestive system. Many other options as well. Regards

Hi and thank you for your question, Vomiting/regurgitation in a parrot is potentially serious. There are many potential causes - lead/zinc poisoning, infections (bacterial, viral, fungal) etc. etc. You really have to try and find an avian vet for this. A good place to start (for the vet) would be to get Xray images and see if Nano has ingested any foreign objects and/or has a very dilated stomach. Regards

Those are some pretty loose stools and/or vomit. I would pick up any extras such as toys he may be eating, snacks, treats, etc for a day to see if this resolves the issue as these can sometimes cause GI irritation and upset. If the vomiting continues, you see more loose stool, or you see other symptoms such as changes in appetite, behavior, energy levels, etc, then it would be best to bring your bird to your vet as there could be an issue such as an infection, obstruction, GI upset, parasites, etc causing it.

This is likely to be related to PBFD, as you probably know already this disease has no cure and it is eventually fatal, you should monitor her in the next few days to see if it was a one time thing or if the problem is getting worse. if it is getting worse you will need to take her to an avian vet ASAP.

Birds can sometimes regurgitate as a sign of affection/interest in trying to mate with you, so this could be that Bella is very comfortable and bonded with you. If she is otherwise healthy, I wouldn't be too concerned, but you may want to try to discourage the behavior by changing your interactions some if she seems too attached. If you suspect she may be ill instead, a vet visit is best.