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Lead Poisoning info
Topic Started: Apr 10 2007, 07:52 PM (327 Views)
BUUZBEE	Apr 10 2007, 07:52 PM Post #1
www.conurecrazy.com Posts: 5,346 Group: Full Members Member #7 Joined: October 19, 2006 How many Parrotlets do you have 3 What types Pacifics What colours Blues Other Birds ? 3 Conures, 2 Turq's, 2 Bourks, 35+ Budgies, bourks & turq's I live in Sunny So Cal My name is Anna	Lead poisoning is the most commonly reported poisoning of pet and wild birds. Lead toxicity not only occurs in urban areas, but in rural and suburban neighborhoods as well. Clinical signs of poisoning can be variable and depend on how much lead is eaten. Symptoms include: •Loss of appetite, listlessness, weakness •Loose droppings with abnormal color (green, black, pink, bloody) •Vomiting, increased thirst •Neurological signs to include blindness, incoordination, lameness, seizures Diagnosis of lead toxicity is made by measuring blood lead concentration. This is a simple test requiring small amounts of blood. X-rays can be helpful in making the diagnosis and determining duration of treatment. X-rays may reveal lead particles in the gastrointestinal tract necessitating a longer period of therapy. If lead poisoning is suspected from clinical signs and x-rays, treatment should begin immediately while waiting for blood lead results (which can take several days). Therapy consists of injectable medication (calcium EDTA) and supportive care for hospitalized birds. If diagnosed early, treatment is usually successful. http://www.multiscope.com/hotspot/metals.htm
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