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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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|q2= What are the primary problems with inappropriate plant ingestion?

|q2= What are the primary problems with inappropriate plant ingestion?

|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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|q3= How would you treat the case?

|q3= How would you treat the case?

|a3= Treatment would include:

|a3= Treatment would include:

*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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