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How should a pet bird ride in a car?

In a secure carrier, not loose in the car.

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  1. Loose on the dashboard
  2. In a secure carrier ✔
  3. On a person's shoulder

Why: AVMA says pets should always be restrained in a car, using a harness, crate or carrier. Merck says to move a bird in a secure, well-ventilated carrier.

Huh, didn't know that: AVMA says to place the carrier near the center of the vehicle and secure it so it cannot move.

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Answer: In a secure carrier. AVMA says pets should always be restrained in a car, using a harness, crate or carrier. Merck says to move a bird in a secure, well-ventilated carrier.

  1. Pet safety in vehicles (AVMA) www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/pets-vehicles
    This means using an appropriate safety harness, crate, or carrier to keep them
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Injuries and Accidents of Pet Birds (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/disorders-and-diseases-of-birds/injuries-and-accidents-of-pet-birds
    Transport your pet bird in a secure, well-ventilated carrier.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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