Well I just checked out Febreze's site and this is what I found out. Here is the http://www.homemadesimple.com/febreze/usfebreze.shtml if anyone wants to check it out.

Febreze Fabric Spray has been safely used in 40 million pet-owning homes around the world.


Febreze was tested for nearly five years by scientists, doctors, safety experts, and veterinarians, and all have come to the same conclusion: Febreze is safe to use around pets. However, as birds are uniquely sensitive to some airborne household products and environmental factors, experts recommend removing the bird from the room until the product application has fully ventilated, like you would do with any household cleaning product.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the nation's leading authority on pet safety, has investigated these rumors and issued the following statement:

"Based on a thorough review by veterinary toxicologists at The ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center, together with other outside experts, The ASPCA considers Febreze® safe in households with dogs and cats when used as directed."


Is Febreze safe to use around dogs and cats?
Yes, Febreze is safe to use around pets, including cats and dogs. Febreze is also safe to use on fabrics that come into contact with pets, such as fabric bedding and carpets. Febreze, like any cleaning product, should not be sprayed directly on a pet.

Is Febreze safe for birds?
Birds are reported to be uniquely sensitive to a number of household products and environmental factors. As you know your bird best, use your judgment when using Febreze in your home. If you ordinarily avoid using scented products around your birds, we recommend not using Febreze, or any other scented household product, around your bird


I still don't think it was a cause. I've used air fresheners and other cleaning supplies in the house and it never affected my birds. I just don't know. But since I read that if I use the stuff I'll put Feathers in another room while I clean another.