Toxic danger to birds: how dog hair becomes a threat!

Toxic danger to birds: how dog hair becomes a threat!

Current warnings from the Austrian animal welfare association call for caution: When treating pets with insecticides that are used against fleas, ticks and lice, there is a serious risk of bird population. The use of these poisons, especially in the spring time, when many birds collect nesting material, has fatal effects. A study by the University of Sussex confirmed that high residues of harmful insecticides such as Fipronil and Imidaclopride were detected in the nests of cabbage and blue iron. The poisons reach the nests through the surface of the animals and endanger both the eggs and the hatched chicks, which often experience a devastating decline in their population. According to the Austrian animal welfare association, alternative treatment methods are available, but not as effective or easy to use.

practical recommendations for pet owners

To support the bird world and avoid unnecessary dangers, the animal protection association appeals to the pet owners to carefully dispose of dog and cat hair after brushing. Safe disposal in organic or residual waste is intended to prevent these residues from entering nature. Alfred Kofler, head of animal care at the Assisi-Hof in Stockerau, explains that the consequences of the poisons are devastating: fewer eggs and fragile egg shells are just a few of the worrying consequences.

in Berlin Mitte, local animal aid plays a crucial role for those interested in animal welfare. There, people who want to adopt an animal can access a comprehensive offer. The shelter offers space for dogs, cats, small animals and even occasionally reptiles, all of which are waiting for a loving home. If you are looking for a pet, you should consider adopting an animal from the shelter to actively support animal welfare instead of buying animals. The website of the animal welfare association Berlin Mitte offers detailed information on mediating animals and thus facilitates the search for a new four -legged friend, while at the same time raising awareness of the need for animal welfare.

In order to help the endangered animals in our area, it is advisable to provide untreated materials such as sheep or alpaca wool for nesting. In addition, it makes sense to leave old and dead plants over the winter and only cut shrubs in late spring to offer the bird world help with nesting. These measures could make a decisive contribution to supporting the endangered bird populations, while the local animal shelters continue to point out the adoption of animals and continue their valuable work.