Household object
PTFE / non-stick pan fumes
Emergency — move the bird to fresh air and call an avian vet.
Life-threateningBirds
Store hazards sealed and out of reach of animals.
What to do right now
- 1.Move the bird to fresh air
- 2.Ventilate the house
- 3.Call an avian vet
Symptoms
- Sudden breathing difficulty
- Wobbling
- Collapse
- Sudden death
Details
- Category
- Household object
- Toxicity
- Life-threatening
- Species affected
- Birds
- Routes of exposure
- Breathing fumes from overheated non-stick cookware or appliances.
- Urgency
- Emergency — move the bird to fresh air and call an avian vet.
Veterinary treatment
Keep birds well away from the kitchen and consider stainless steel or cast iron cookware.