title: Avian toxicology.
abstract: Owing to the unique physiology of birds, most toxicities are life-threatening and require prompt, well-informed action. It is often hard to ascertain which specific toxin or the amount of toxin to which the bird has been exposed. Therefore, the most important action is to treat the bird, not the poison. This article discusses the steps in diagnosing and treating toxicoses, from both natural and man-made toxins, that have been reported in avian species.
authors.affiliation: Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital, Littleton, Colorado.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: LaBonde
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001717:Birds; D008670:Metals / Q000506:poisoning; D010575:Pesticides / Q000506:poisoning; D010939:Plant Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D008670:Metals; D010575:Pesticides