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Teflon Toxicity in Birds: Can Teflon Fumes Kill Birds?

Teflon Toxicity in Birds: Can Teflon Fumes Kill Birds?

Petco’s Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Teflon Toxicity, also known as PTFE Toxicosis, is a severe respiratory condition in birds caused by toxic irritants often produced by overheating non-stick cookware. Learn more on PetCoach.

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Bird Feather Types, Anatomy, Growth, Color, and Molting

Bird Feather Types, Anatomy, Growth, Color, and Molting

Petco's Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

As there are different types of hair on furred animals, birds have different kinds of feathers, each having a particular function.

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Common Causes of Bird Regurgitation & Vomiting

Common Causes of Bird Regurgitation & Vomiting

Petco's Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Vomiting & regurgitation are difficult to differentiate in birds, and can be caused by a variety of conditions. Learn about some common causes of bird regurgitation and vomiting on PetCoach.

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Bird Safety: Poisonous and Safe Plants for Birds

Bird Safety: Poisonous and Safe Plants for Birds

Petco’s Animal Care, Education and Compliance (ACE) Team

Review a description of the toxic or poisonous plants for birds, and a listing of plants considered safe for pet birds.

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Candidiasis in Birds

Candidiasis in Birds

PetCoach Editorial

Yeast called 'Candida' are normal in a bird's digestive system. Overgrowth, which can occur due to stress or other infections, can cause serious disease.

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Bird-Proof Your Home: How to Eliminate Household Hazards for Your Bird

Bird-Proof Your Home: How to Eliminate Household Hazards for Your Bird

PetCoach Editorial

There are many household hazards for birds, that's why it's important to bird proof your home.

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How to Stop Unhealthy Feather Plucking Behavior

How to Stop Unhealthy Feather Plucking Behavior

Animal Care & Education Team

Learn more about preventing and stopping unhealthy feather plucking or feather picking as it could lead to serious health problems for your pet bird.

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How To Identify If Your Bird's Poop is Healthy

How To Identify If Your Bird's Poop is Healthy

Petco’s Animal Care

Learn how to identify if your bird’s poop is healthy or not. Visit Petco to find all the answers about birds’ poop.

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Basic First-Aid for Your Pet Bird

Basic First-Aid for Your Pet Bird

Animal Care & Education Team

Get prepared to react calmly and efficiently when accidents happen by learning basic bird first-aid skills and putting together a pet bird first-aid kit.

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