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From: hubler@galaxy.lerc.nasa.gov (Dale Hubler)
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Subject: Re: INDOOR: Chocolate
Keywords: Bad? Good?
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Date: 12 Mar 91 13:05:56 GMT
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In article <5520@male.EBay.Sun.COM> mongo@mongo.EBay.Sun.COM (Joe Baker X33841) writes:
>I have seen references to chocolate as bad for birds and, as I have a
>
>I also have an old Macaw (Gonzo) who has been chowing down everyting
>from M&M's to cake (in, of course, moderation) for the last 13 years
>Joe
>mongo@mongo.Sun.COM

Must the stuff I've seen regarding chocolate states that it is bad
with no reference to specific instances.  I forget the compound that
is in chocolate, but it is known to be poisonous to dogs in sufficient
quantity.  The quantity would be less for a bird due to the differences
in weight.  I don't think cake would be harmful for an animal unless a
very large amount was consumed.  I have no concept of how many M&M's
per pound of bird would be toxic.  It may also be chocolate flavoring
in the cake, not actually chocolate.  I would use the M&M's in moderation,
but I know of no bird specific instances.

Dale Hubler


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Dale A. Hubler  --  Sverdrup Technology  --  (216) 977-7014     
                                             hubler@galaxy.lerc.nasa.gov
When I become old and infirm I hope that someone will care enough for
me to bring me 50 or 100 pounds of chocolate.  What a way to go!