many people don’t understand just why cat attacks are so deadly to birds. even if the bird receives what looks like a minor cut, cat saliva is extremely deadly to them and will poison them if it enters the bloodstream. even a scratch from a claw instead of a bitemark can kill them, as cats coat their claws in saliva when they clean their feet. if you find a bird that has been attacked by a cat, please bring it to a wildlife rehabber even if it seems “okay”. if your bird has been attacked by a cat, please bring it to an avian vet ASAP. it’s better to be safe than sorry!
Adding on: ASAP means “within hours,” not in a few days. It is a true emergency.
I see so many people let cats and birds “play” together 😞 I wish people would just think for one minute and realize prey animals should NEVER be around their predators
Not just cat saliva – ALL MAMMAL SALIVA IS TOXIC TO BIRDS. Cats, dogs, even YOUR saliva contains bacteria that can kill your bird! DO NOT let your bird eat out of your mouth, or stick their heads in your mouth. No matter how cute it is!
I totally did not know this and I see a lot of people especially with conures that let them poke around inside their mouths. Please don’t let your birds near your mouth and remember having saliva on your hands is bad for birds too so make sure you wash your hands if you get licked by your dog or put your finger in your mouth. Also sneezing around them probably can’t be good if saliva isnt
today’s bird is: this white indian peacock![thank you to @lysa44 for your submission!]
I’m so sorry to all of you for being inactive! Life got on the way but I’m back (and so are the birbs). I have a few asks to get through so I apologise if you sent one ages ago and I never responded, but I’ll get to it soon!
I’d like to burst onto the scene again with this photo of Gauva’s amazing mohawk 😂
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