Can a bird die by eating finger nail polish?

Question

I was holding my parakeet a few minutes after I painted my nails (when it was dry but still soft) and it bit down on my nail and left a little mark like it had eaten some of the polish...What affects could it have on the bird?

Answer 1

Unfortunately yes! but it depends how much you gave it.

good luck

katala

Answer 2

yes it will.  

Answer 3

yes.

Answer 4

um i think it will be fine chances are it was nontoxic and if it wasnt it probably wasnt enough to harm the bird, so dont worry everything is fine

Answer 5

Yes, even the scent of nail polish is highly toxic to birds. If a large dose is taken into the body, there is an extremely high chance the bird will die. The bird is very little, making chances riskier, BUT I think that the bird will be just fine because it was not a large dose. It may get a little affected during digestion, but the bird should be ok. Sorry for alarming you, but I just wanted to let you know that it is possible because birds are very susceptible even to the fumes of nailpolish.

I suggest that if any behavior changes/worsens that you need to take the bird to the vet.

1. It may kill the poor thing

2. Your friend is going to be extremely upset if something happens to her bird, no doubt

Please email if you have more questions.

Answer 6

Jen, be careful..

As said above in short, it can kill them.

Depending on the dosage it may kill it, may cause it to lose its energy, make it sick. If it looks sick or is quieter than usual, take it to a vet.

every minute wasted could make it worse, and have you ever seen a creature like a bird or a pet die before your eyes.

Its not fun, especially if that pet belongs to your friend :S