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Is it safe to use dish soap when cleaning my budgie's water bowl?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old

Can I wash my budgies water dish with dish soap?

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 25th, 2018

You can, but make sure to rinse it really well, because even small amounts of residual soap can be harmful for them. If you use a minimal amount of soap and make sure it's all rinsed-off, then it should fine. I hope that helps and all is well with Leo and Ashton.

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