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What are the risks of having a salt lamp near my bird's cage?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Parakeet | Female | 0 lbs

Are salt lamps ok to have around birds?

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2019

That is a great question. As far as I am aware the actual salt lamp should not be harmful to birds. However birds are very sensitive to air quality or particles in the air so I would watch the lamp closely to make sure the lamp does not break and cause abnormal fumes. hope that helps

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