Are paintballs toxic to pet birds?
—Melody A. Paintballs do have the potential to be toxic to all animal species, including birds. But due to their indiscriminate eating habits and consumption of large volumes of paintballs, we have encountered problems mainly in dogs, Melody. The effects from ingesting paintballs can range from vomiting, diarrhea and muscle tremors to weakness, fever, elevated heart rate, blindness, seizures and, in severe cases, death. Based on the toxic potential of paintballs, we recommend that pets not be allowed to accompany their owners during paintball games, and that pellets be stored in areas where animals cannot reach them. My friends and I are looking to build a paintball gun course on my property, but I have a herd of more than 50 goats. What could happen if a goat eats a paintball? —Nicklaus R. Paintballs are potentially toxic to all animals, Nicklaus, including goats. If consumed in large enough amounts, the results can range from vomiting, diarrhea and muscle tremors to weakness, fever,
