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Toxic foods

Perroquet Pirate
Élément décoratif

for parrots

Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets
Chocolat Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Chocolate

The theobromine in chocolate is a highly toxic alkaloid for many animals, including parrots. Theobromine can cause cardiac or respiratory arrest soon after ingestion. Dark chocolate (unsweetened Bakers type) is more toxic at a rate of 15 mg of theobromine per 100 grams than milk chocolate 1.5 mg of theobromine per 100 grams. Theobromine is also a stimulant like caffeine. sign of toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, fits, hyperactivity.

Pomme de terre Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Potato (some parts)

The potato is not toxic, it is certain parts of the latter that are: the peel as well as the green parts that are sometimes found on potatoes. These green parts contain solanine, a very toxic alkaloid that forms on potatoes that are overexposed to light. This alkaloid affects the central nervous system if ingested in significant amounts. It is also necessary to remove the germ and the eyes of the potatoes, because the solanine accumulates there. Solanine is not destroyed during cooking.

Aubergine Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Aubergine

Solanaceae (potato) family, contains a lot of solanine (toxic).

Tomate verte Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Green tomato

Tomatin, a substance similar to solanine. Plants and leaves are also poisonous.

Ail et oignon Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Garlic and onion

The disufides contained in garlic and onion are toxic to birds, they cause serious blood problems (drop in red blood cells).

Pépins Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Apple or pear seeds and plum, cherry, apricot and peach kernels

contain a cyanide derivative which can cause discomfort up to the death of the bird.

Avocat Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Avocado and guacamole

It has been proven in research done in various laboratories and universities that the whole avocado plant is poisonous. Both the wood, bark, leaves, pit and skin of avocado contain a toxin called persin. Persin changes the metabolism and prevents proteins from being ingested or absorbed by the body. Its concentration depending on the variety of avocado, the bird can die in a few hours or a few days. Not knowing which kind contains more or less persine, it is absolutely necessary to avoid giving them.

Café liqueurs et boissons énergissantes Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets
Aliments toxiques Perroquet Pirate

Coffee, soft drink, energy drink

(anything that contains caffeine)

Your parrot already has a very fast heart, if you give it that his heart will probably stop beating.

Les produits laitiers Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Dairy products

Milk (and dairy products) contain lactose which birds cannot digest. In addition, they are products low in calcium and far too high in fat. Lactose or lactase remains in the bird's crop, ferente, and gives it diarrhea. Also, if it is converted into glucose and galactose (two smaller forms of sugar), birds cannot convert galactose to glucose and, as a result, galactose accumulates in their blood and interferes with transport and uptake of blood. glucose. This action often results in the death of the parrot.

Alcool Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

The alcohol

It is obvious that alcohol causes neurological and behavioral disorders in all animals, which can lead to death.

Feuille de rubarbe Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Rhubarb leaves

They contain high concentrations of oxalic acid, a source of intestinal irritation.

Muscade Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Nutmeg

It contains a narcotic myristicin, which can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting in birds.

Charcuteries Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Cold cuts  

Too many preservatives ... sulfites, sulfates, nitrites, nitrates, etc.

Miel Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Honey

May contain a bacterium toxic to birds: clostridium botulinum.

Viandes crues Aliments toxiques pour les perroquets

Raw meat and poultry  

Salmonella and other bacteria

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