Nuclear stress

[saracuse]

My father in law just had a nuclear stress test performed. While i know he should avoid pregnant women and children in general, im curious if there is a risk for pets?

 

[SailBoat]

My father in law just had a nuclear stress test performed. While i know he should avoid pregnant women and children in general, im curious if there is a risk for pets?

That is one great question! One that does not come up very often! The short answer is YES! And especially Parrots! It will be at least a couple of days longer for Parrots as it is for children and pregnant women!

 

[saracuse]

Thanks SailBoat! He had the test this morning around 9. Sunday afternoon he should be okay to be around Tiki I think?

 

[plumsmum2005]

Probably worth mentioning that some cancer drugs/treatments make being around birds a no go.

 

[saracuse]

Plumsmum2005 Thats interesting. Do you have more information about that or know where i could find more?

 

[plumsmum2005]

https://www.caring.com/questions/chemo-and-parrot-in-the-home

This is from the angle of the patients best interests re white blood cells.