Fumes from overheated non-stick pans (for birds)
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Especially affected animals: Bird
Why it is dangerous
When pans, pots, ovens, or heat lamps/bulbs with a non-stick coating (PTFE, Teflon) overheat, the gases they release cause serious damage to birds' lungs. Symptoms can progress very quickly; affected birds can sometimes be found dead without any signs having been noticed.
Possible signs
- Labored breathing
- Wheezing
- Open-mouth breathing
- Weakness, lethargy
- Restlessness
What to do
Turn off the stove, move the bird to another well-ventilated, smoke-free room, and call a veterinarian immediately. Keep the bird calm during this time and do not handle it more than necessary.
Do not try to make your pet vomit; if needed, the vet will do it at the clinic. Bring the packaging with you.