dragoneyes351 Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hey guys My african grey got hold of the piece apple that was left after I cut off her slices as I can see she probably ate about 3 or 4 of the apple pips and I believe its toxic to them. Will this make her sick or kill her???? I always make sure there isn't any but this time she was lil naughty as they always are:) Please tell me she is going to be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Apple pips contain amygdalin, a cynide & sugar compound that degrades into hydrogen cynaide when metabolized .The pips have a tough coating that contains the amygdalin inside, unless the pips are really chewed or pulverized then the amygdalin will stay inside the pip.Hopefully if your grey has just swallowed them & not chewed on them it should be ok,Keep a watchful eye on your grey for any symptoms or changes in his behaviour .If in any doubt a phone call to your vet would be advised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I would put in a call to your vet anyways just to be sure about what to watch out for and certainly keep your eye on her for now. Hopefully she didn't chew the pips just swallowed them but then you never know. Please let us know how she does.:ohmy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoneyes351 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Thanks guys I will keep a close eye on her. If there is any effect I believe it will show in the next 24hours hey?<br><br>Post edited by: dragoneyes351, at: 2008/01/12 23:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 When you come back to give us an update why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little about yourself and your grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoneyes351 Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Well is about 12 hours ago that she ate the seeds and she is still her same old. No change in her behaviour and she eats and drinks normally. I take it she will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapala Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 It's my understanding that apple seeds are not very toxic, not something you would want to feed, but still, probably not a thing to worry about. Glad your bird seems to be fine! Reta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks for the update, Dragoneyes, I am sure she will be fine but now that you are here join in and enjoy the benefits of membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemyGreys Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks for the update,pleased she has suffered no effects from the pips. Apple pips in my personal opinion have the potential to be toxic, see my post above,consumed in large quantities i believe they are a danger to our greys & are best removed from apples before being feed to your greys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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