chezron Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 My husband forgot that cherry pits are toxic. He watched while our grey ate and split one cherry pit. I am sick with worry. Will on pit kill him? Please advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Can you call an avian vet and ask? That's the best advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Called the vet the vet doesn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Did you can an avian vet, surely they would know or should know? Let us know what you find out and what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted January 5, 2010 Author Share Posted January 5, 2010 Hi all. An avian vet said this, "One cherry pit in a bird the size of a Grey should be followed up on, but chances are that a healthy bird will be able to metabolize the cyanide. The liver is a magnificent detoxifier. Still, have him checked out by your vet to be sure - mainly knowing for sure his kidney and liver function are good. What you'll want to look for is any change in balance, vomiting (as opposed to regurgitation), a change in droppings (especially the color of the urates) and anything else that you just feel is off. Trust your instincts on this. That's why I want you to stay calm and not panic - you see?" Good advice, I thought. Anyway, good news, he is fine today. Thank you for your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Im so pleased everything is ok today:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 So glad to hear that your sweet grey is fine today. You're a good and loving parront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane08 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Glad he is ok, must admit at the start I fed our 2 cherries pit and all :ohmy: and took me ages to realise they shouldn't have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Glad to hear he is fine, good thing he is healthy as he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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