noodles123
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- Jul 11, 2018
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- Parrots
- Umbrella Cockatoo- 15? years old..I think?
I just found out that most of the liquid medications for birds that are dispensed at human pharmacies (per vet prescription) contain toxic sweeteners to make them more palatable for humans. These are NOT listed on the bottle when you pick it up, and it doesn't matter that you are filling for a bird if you fill at a human pharmacy---they will not warn you. You have to specifically ask. This also applies to dogs--- lots of meds have xylitol in them (which can be deadly to animals in general--but especially to dogs). Sorbitol is another fake sugar added to meds that isn't good for them.
I am talking about plain old transparent, non-scented liquid prescriptions (including antibiotics and things like liquid gabapentin...there are many).
Moral of the story---Call ahead and have them read all of the additives to you. Xylitol and sorbitol are not the only 2.
I am talking about plain old transparent, non-scented liquid prescriptions (including antibiotics and things like liquid gabapentin...there are many).
Moral of the story---Call ahead and have them read all of the additives to you. Xylitol and sorbitol are not the only 2.
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