09/30/2026
Wednesday Pet-Care Tip: Give Your Kitchen a Bird-Safety Check 🦜
Bird parents: “nonstick” can hide in more than frying pans!
When overheated, PTFE coatings can release colorless, odorless fumes that are extremely toxic to birds. Possible sources include cookware, air fryers, waffle irons, self-cleaning ovens, clothing irons and some heat lamps.
Before fall cooking gets busy:
* Check appliance manuals or contact the manufacturer to confirm products are PTFE-free.
* Don’t heat an appliance if its coating is unknown.
* Keep birds out of kitchens and laundry rooms.
* Replace questionable cookware with confirmed PTFE-free alternatives.
If exposure may have occurred, move your bird to fresh air and contact an emergency avian veterinarian immediately—don’t wait for symptoms.
Have you checked your air fryer, waffle maker and cookware lately? Share this reminder with a fellow bird parent! 💚