Abstract
Birds can be exposed to oral toxins either inside or outside of their main enclosures. The psittacine beak is adapted not only for grasping and processing food but also for climbing, therefore toxin exposure can be either deliberate (by active ingestion), or accidental. A 1-year-old male galah (Eolophus roseicapilla) was presented with a 4-day history of neurological signs including loss of balance and seizures. The bird had access to a garage and was thought to have been chewing on lead sheeting. Radiodense particles were identified in the ventriculus and high lead levels were confirmed on toxicology. Treatment was instigated with calcium disodium edetate and a full recovery was made. This case study details the investigation and treatment for a typical presentation of lead poisoning in a psittacine.
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