I was counting some pennies when my Maximillian Pionus flew over to investigate and snagged one. I took it away from him, but I think a penny is missing. It could have rolled underneath something, or I may be off on the count. I didn't see him take it again, and he has never eaten a non-food item before. Also, although the gullet can expand, the penny is about the width of his beak.
Obviously it's very serious if he did in fact ingest it. This was about 20 minutes ago, and he seems and looks fine.
I'll be contacting my vet as soon as the office opens. But, I was wondering if anyone has ever had this problem. Or if it's even physically possible for a pionus to swallow a penny.
Help!
Obviously it's very serious if he did in fact ingest it. This was about 20 minutes ago, and he seems and looks fine.
I'll be contacting my vet as soon as the office opens. But, I was wondering if anyone has ever had this problem. Or if it's even physically possible for a pionus to swallow a penny.
Help!