Urgent Apple seeds

[zuzanqa]

Pwnguin ate a couple apple seeds
Not the whole thing but def a little bit of each seed. Should I be worried?

 

[Budgiebuddy]

I'm not sure. If I were you I would keep a good eye on him.

 

[KimKim]

I've heard that they are dangerous and that they aren't in small quantities... Sorry, I know that not helpful hopefully he will be ok.

 

[zuzanqa]

The Internet seems to think that a seed it two shouldn't be dangerous cause its not enough for the toxicity to build up... Oof. Scary. I'll be watching him closely.

 

[Monica]

I've heard that apple seeds aren't dangerous because the cyanide in them is in such low quantities that it would take *A LOT* of seeds to even reach a critical dose. The body also does not store cyanide, so in small doses the body can convert the cyanide to less harmful toxins which end up being excreted out with urine. (just searched for that info!) I've even come across some owners who give their birds frequent exposure to apple seeds and have had no ill effects.


Chances are, Penguin will probably be fine. That said, you should contact your avian vet and ask them just to be on the safe side! You're a-vet may give you some information to look out for in the even that it does become a problem.

 

[zuzanqa]

Thanks Monica. It's been two and a half hours and he's acting normal. He must have aten less than one entire seed now that i think about it. I had my back turned for a second

 

[cosmolove]

Glad he's still acting normal! What a scare!!

 

[blackivory]

Apple seeds won't harm a bird unless they eat a heap, everyday as part of their diet.

 

[sodakat]

I'm not convinced apple seeds are EVER harmful to birds.

 

[Sadieladie1994]

Not a problem. Just don't feed as part of a daily diet.

 

[Laurie]

The 'Circus Diet' for Pet Birds | The Parrot University, llc

Scroll down to "Are Apple Seeds Dangerous". It will make you feel better

 

[zuzanqa]

SO HE'S NOT DYING??


He is great btw and thanks so much for the article it was vvv interesting!!