Husband fed pit- will he die?

[chezron]

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.

[Talon]

Can you call an avian vet and ask? That's the best advice.

[chezron]

Called the vet the vet doesn't know.

[judygram]

Did you can an avian vet, surely they would know or should know? Let us know what you find out and what happens.

[chezron]

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.

[casper]

Im so pleased everything is ok today:)

[Luvparrots]

So glad to hear that your sweet grey is fine today. You're a good and loving parront.

[Jane08]

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.

[judygram]

Glad to hear he is fine, good thing he is healthy as he is.