WHAT’S COOKING? KITCHEN SAFETY FOR PET BIRD OWNERS
Is there a companion avian in your house? Your may already know that your feathered friend is very sensitive to inhalant fumes, but did you know that any type of cookware can be harmful to your bird if left unattended and allowed to overheat? Cooking fumes, smoke and odors that have little or no effect on people can seriously sicken birds, as can aerosol sprays, self-cleaning ovens and cooking gas.
To increase awareness among pet bird owners, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has endorsed a brochure entitled “Breathing Easy: Safeguarding Your Pet Bird from Dangers in the Kitchen.” Sponsored by DuPont and the Cookware Manufacturers Association, the educational pamphlet includes safety tips from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine that can save your pet’s life.
“We’re very excited about this new brochure,” says the APCC’s Dana Farbman, CVT, “as it can help bird owners safeguard their feathered companions against common household hazards.” The pamphlet offers four key safety tips to keep in mind this holiday season:- Always keep pet birds out of the kitchen while you are cooking.- Never leave heated cookware unattended.- Never preheat your cookware on high heat.- Always keep your kitchen well-ventilated.
To download the complete Breathing Easy brochure, and for more bird safety tips, please visit ASPCA online.
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