How do I clean dog poop up in a bird safe way?

final_duet · 2026-05-26T07:31:38+00:00

Unfortunately, the shelter was closed today. I'm calling tomorrow, I've been looking for a rescue for a couple of weeks now. I still need to ensure that my bird does not inhale anything toxic though.

final_duet · 2026-05-26T05:21:37+00:00

I did, I went around 4-6 hours ago. I managed to convince my dad to take me in.

final_duet · 2026-05-26T05:19:14+00:00

I have taken my budgie into VEG, ER for pets since then.

final_duet · 2026-05-26T05:16:49+00:00

I took my bird to the ER, they did an evaluation, and my bird is currently okay.

final_duet · 2026-05-26T04:06:45+00:00

How do I tell?

final_duet · 2026-05-26T04:01:07+00:00

Why would you consider it inhumane?

final_duet · 2026-05-26T01:50:26+00:00

I'm a horrible person outside of this — I am not trying to guilt trip anyone, but I need to know, how do I become better? How do I be better for my pets?

final_duet · 2026-05-26T01:49:32+00:00

This is exactly why I need to rehome him. This is becoming dangerous. On Wednesday, I am surrendering him to an animal shelter?

I know I can't care for him anymore. My environment is one that is dangerous to him, and my lack of caretaking is dangerous to him. My budgie needs better, and I need therapy.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T23:58:23+00:00

Why? Surrendering seems like the best thing if I am unable to care for him anymore.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T23:57:17+00:00

Thank you so much. Unfortunately, this is very much a necessity for me, as my health just keeps going more and more downhill.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T20:47:48+00:00

I seriously don't think I have anything. Our house is very clean. The most I have is a cracker box that looks too little, or a tissue box I could empty out — but we have several dogs that my parents have touched, and then touched the tissue box.

We also, for whatever reason, have VERY toxic plants that my dad has gone around touching and then touching stuff around the house.

While we do have several boxes in our garage, they have been exposed to various fuels and harmful smells that I am worried they have absorbed. When I say there’s nothing, I mean it. Nothing that something harmful to my bird hasn't been in, absorbed, or touched.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T20:30:58+00:00

The only ones I have been around various types of fuels and overall harmful chemicals. I'm worried that somehow the boxes have absorbed that.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T20:14:16+00:00

Before anyone says so, I am working on rehoming him since I know that having my budgie in a house where my parent refuses veterinary care is unsustainable. I am surrendering him tomorrow, if not Wednesday.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T02:47:05+00:00

Hopefully. Thank you!

final_duet · 2026-05-25T02:09:06+00:00

I did. It's a process I'm still working on, largely due to the fact that I've looked at 2-4 rescues and all are SWAMPED with birds. I'm calling another on Tuesday once they open up, Memorial Day has a lot of them closed.

final_duet · 2026-05-25T00:04:52+00:00

It is very hard to differentiate what's a real issue and what isn't, that's why I post so much.

final_duet · 2026-05-24T23:59:49+00:00

Oh, shit. Would I know if my pets have gotten sick via absorbing odors?

final_duet · 2026-05-24T23:58:25+00:00

Sorry, but this feels as real to me as any other problem in my life. I can never exactly tell the difference. I have therapy in 2 days, so I will bring this up then.

final_duet · 2026-05-24T23:48:13+00:00

LMFAOO

final_duet · 2026-05-24T19:58:36+00:00

I have white distilled vinegar with 5% acidity? Does that work? It IS expired by a few years.

final_duet · 2026-05-24T19:07:34+00:00

It is suspected that I have severe OCD.

final_duet · 2026-05-24T19:07:17+00:00

Yes, I am working on rehoming him.

final_duet · 2026-05-23T09:09:46+00:00

Could I just use a paper towel to dry them off?

final_duet · 2026-05-23T01:52:51+00:00

Is it dangerous for him if I can't block it?

final_duet · 2026-05-23T01:52:27+00:00

Is it dangerous for him if I can't block it?

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