LOL.....this is so neat and sweet.

It just goes to show you about those Cockatoos they do need that interaction.... you can just see the expression on that birds face....with that kitten.....and especially the body language... Great Video.....

Since the saliva of a cat is deadly to a bird,.....I wonder how the birdkeeper keeps the bird safe and well.

That bird just loves that kitty.........how sweet.........

How is the saliva of a cat dangerous to a bird.... I have never heard of that ....Is the saliva of a dog the same... just really curious.... can anyone answer where that info was acquired... Just never heard of that.... Interesting if it is though, but I would like to know the chemistry of why?
Thanks !!!

Carol wrote:How is the saliva of a cat dangerous to a bird.... I have never heard of that ....Is the saliva of a dog the same... just really curious.... can anyone answer where that info was acquired... Just never heard of that.... Interesting if it is though, but I would like to know the chemistry of why?
Thanks !!!

I can't tell you "why".......but I know it's true. Someone smarter than me will have to explain it. Cat saliva carries pasturella and if a cat BITES a bird, they can die very quickly. Now without the "bite", I don't know..........I've always heard that human saliva is dangerous to birds too.

Renee, thanks for the response, I did go out on the internet and found this to be true, but the cat or dog had to bite the bird and get into the bloodstream. I did find a site, but not sure if I could post it or paste it into the post... The reason I asked because I had a budgie and a Yorkie and they would play all the time. The bird would fly to the floor.... I guess you learn something new everyday.... I am going to try to put the site out here....Good source of info on that POST....about saliva being deadly to birds.
I think I DID IT !!!!! now lets see if it works..

Pasturella is a small gram-negative oraganism that is present in the nasopharynx and gastrointestinal tract of mammals and birds -with cats having the highest carrier rate ( 70 - 90 %). Pasturella DOES affect humans as well as the avian species.Clinical manifestations in humans usually develop with 24 hours of the bite, with the most common being cellulitis surrounding the wound. Less common are septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, septicemia and peritonitis.The treatment of choice are the penicillins (eg piperacillin is used in avian patients). Tetracyclines may be used in penicillin-allergic patients. Erythromycin, cephalosporins, and clindamycin are ineffective
Pasteurella is a genus of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria.Pasturella species are non-motile and pleomorphic. Most species are catalase- and oxidase-positive.[Many Pasteurella species are zoonotic pathogens, and humans can acquire an infection from domestic pet bites.P. multocida is the most frequent causative agent in human Pasteurella infection. Common symptoms of pasteurellosis in humans include swelling, cellulitis, and bloody drainage at the site of the wound. Infections may progress to nearby joints where it can cause swelling and arthritis.Pasteurella spp. are generally susceptible to chloramphenicol, the penicillins, and tetracycline.P. multocida is also known cause of morbidity and mortality in rabbits, and the predominant syndrome is upper respiratory disease. P. multocida can be endemic among rabbit colonies and is often transmitted through nasal secretions. P. multocida can survive several days in water or moist areas.

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Source(s):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasteurella
http://theaviary.com/pasturella.shtml

Well, I just knew it from the years that I've spent on another site and knowing that any time someone had a bird brought to them by a cat or knew that the bird had been caught by a cat, the first thing they said was anti-biotics............and I know that many of those birds didn't survive. I guess the smaller the bird, the quicker they pass.

Wow, really amazing video!

That bird seemed almost human the way he was petting that cat!

Linda

OMG! How cute is that!

Thanks for sharing!

Lindi

The bird is scratching the kitten as humans do, he seemed to know cats like that. There are no tricks there, we see what is happening. Extraordinarybut I'd say there is a risk as kittens do bite just playing even if they do not mean any harm. Gladys

Absolutely adorable and very touching. I had the pleasure of babysitting a cockatoo a few years ago and enjoyed it so much. They kinda move in slow motion a lot like this one did on the video. Many thanks for this.

Carol, yes, cat bites are deadly. That is one of the main reasons we keep antibiotics on hand to help fight the bacteria. If you can start it within 24 hours the bird usually makes it.

that was a neat video lol
never seen a bird get that close and friendly with a cat before

Maggie, I never knew or heard of that until now... I bet there are a lot of pet owners out there that do not know that either....I just could not believe what I was reading and glad the poster made that comment.

That is probably one of the cutest videos I've ever seen!!

Do you have any more information on those two, Brad??

The Cockatoo even laughed! Looks like he likes the feel of the fur 'cause he changed feet. BTW, that's a big kitten!

Yes, HOPEFULLY, the cat OR the bird won't won't bite each other. Also, may help if the kitty's AND Cockatoo's claws are kept well trimmed...

Many thanks for the warm fuzzies, Brad!!

Hugs

Shi

Hi Everyone,

Glad you all enjoyed the video. It's quite remarkable to see the interaction between the two. Shi, I thought it was a kitten because it's not very large compared to the bird but maybe it's not as young as I thought.

Here is another video with these two:




The cockatoo's name is Cocoa and here is the webpage of the person on YouTube who supposedly own these animals:
Here is the link

OH good grief........if I had those two to watch all day I wouldn't get ANYTHING done.......they are just too adorable together.

I KNEW that Cocoa reminded me of something! The second video brought it home...HE'S a BIRD MASSAGE THERAPIST WITH CHIROPRACTIC TRAINING!! That cat (big kitten) is sooooo fortunate to have his own personal therapist! That's gonna be one happy healthy cat!

Mmmmm, wonder if Cocoa hires out?? WHAT AN INCREDIBLE COUPLE!!

Hugs
Shi

Cocoa takes most of the initiatives, the cat sits and enjoys Gladys

Wow. I didn't think Cocoa would be able to get that close without getting at least a playful nip. But it appears like the cat doesn't mind at all, even while being stepped all over