Vicks vapour rub

[Katiejayne]

Strange question however I have the flu and am in bed snuggling with my CAG and I just realised I stink of Vicks vapour rub. Is this gna be dangerous for her I've made she it's no wear she can lick or anything??

 

[thekarens]

It's better not to get too close to your birds when you're sick.

 

[Kiwibird]

I don't think her catching a whif of it would hurt her, but probably best to keep her at a distance for now. That stuff has a powerful smell, and it is still a medicine, so she is also having her nasal passages cleared out smelling it and who knows what it does to tiny bird lungs. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Katiejayne]

Ok thank you everyone il try and keep her away from me. It's hard tho she's so cute she snuggles in my duvet with me. It's a funny sight actually me her and two dogs in bed lol

 

[DallyTsuka]

i'd keep her away to be safe, but isnt vick's eucalyptus oil? trying to remember... and menthol too... still best to keep it away from her but i doubt any harm has been already done.

 

[Katiejayne]

Ok great thanks everyone I've been keeping her shut out in the kitchen she's not happy lol but best to be safe lol

 

[Mike17]

The main danger would be licking/eating, I'd imagine, Vick's is based on petroleum jelly.

 

[Katiejayne]

Thanks i did make sure she couldn't lick it!