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What paint is safe to use indoors with a pet bird like a canary?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered

Is there any Brand of Indoor Paint and Stain you can use near a Canary? He would be about 18 feet away from the painting area.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 28th, 2017

Any paint that is labeled very low or zero VOCs (volatile organic compounds ) would be OK, but to be safe, move Ringo out of the room totally & make sure there are at least a couple of open windows for a couple of hours after you finish painting.

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