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The frequency of clinical toxicosis from plant ingestion is rare. Most parrots just chew or shred the plant rather than ingest it. Any part of the plant may be toxic, e.g. the leaves or fruit. | The frequency of clinical toxicosis from plant ingestion is rare. Most parrots just chew or shred the plant rather than ingest it. Any part of the plant may be toxic, e.g. the leaves or fruit. | ||
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|a2= The primary problems with plant ingestion are oral irritation, regurgitation and diarrhoea. From clinical studies, there are very few plants that are proven toxic to birds but it is wise to look the plant up to check on any potential toxic effects. | |a2= The primary problems with plant ingestion are oral irritation, regurgitation and diarrhoea. From clinical studies, there are very few plants that are proven toxic to birds but it is wise to look the plant up to check on any potential toxic effects. | ||
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*Supportive therapy, including tube feeding and fluid therapy. The oral mucosa may have suffered local irritation. | *Supportive therapy, including tube feeding and fluid therapy. The oral mucosa may have suffered local irritation. | ||
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A pet bird owner calls your clinic because she found her bird chewing on a house plant. She is worried that it could be poisonous and does not know what to do.
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| What would the proper response be to this owner? | The proper response includes taking a full history:
The frequency of clinical toxicosis from plant ingestion is rare. Most parrots just chew or shred the plant rather than ingest it. Any part of the plant may be toxic, e.g. the leaves or fruit. |
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| What are the primary problems with inappropriate plant ingestion? | The primary problems with plant ingestion are oral irritation, regurgitation and diarrhoea. From clinical studies, there are very few plants that are proven toxic to birds but it is wise to look the plant up to check on any potential toxic effects.
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| How would you treat the case? | Treatment would include:
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