1. The reason why the hamster cage smells bad
The hamster cage always smells bad Smelly, usually because of the following two aspects:
1. The cleaning is not in place
Because the hamster’s bedding is generally high, some pet owners are inexperienced and do not know how long it takes After cleaning the hamster cage once, the hamster’s poop and food residues have been accumulating in the cage, resulting in a more obvious odor after interaction.
2. Hamsters don’t like to be dry
The cleanliness of the hamster itself is also very important. A clean and hygienic hamster will know to pull poo in its toilet, while many hamsters always I was peeing all over the place, causing my body to smell bad.
Second, how to raise hamsters so that they don’t stink?
1. Scientific feeding
The peculiar smell of hamster’s stool is largely related to the diet. If the pet owner feeds the hamster too much fresh Foods with a lot of water, such as fruits and vegetables, can easily cause the hamster’s poop to smell bad. In addition, if the hamster eats too many high-protein foods at one time, such as mealworms, meat, etc., it may also cause the stool to stink.
Therefore, the daily diet of hamsters should still be based on the main food and cool white, and other diets should be paid attention to in moderation.
2. Litter selection
When it is hot in summer, because the hamster’s water intake will be much larger than that in winter, the hamster will urinate more. Therefore, we should choose litter that has strong water absorption, good deodorization, and can cool down and relieve heat, such as bentonite cat litter
, tofu cat litter, paper particles, etc. In addition, pay attention to changing the litter frequently. It is generally recommended to replace it every 3-4 days in summer, and once a week in winter.
3. Take a bath regularly
Most hamsters are very clean and will clean their hair with saliva, but not every hamster will bathe by themselves, so the owner cannot Just put the bathtub and bath sand in the rat cage, and think that the hamster will take a bath by itself. When we find that the hamster can’t take a bath by itself and smells bad, we need to take the initiative to assist it.
First of all, prepare bath sand and bathtub for hamsters. Dwarf hamsters can choose bath sand with smaller particles, while bear hamsters generally recommend bath sand with coarser particles.
After that, we put the hamster in the bathtub. If we find that the hamster can only play with sand, we can sprinkle some bath sand on the hamster’s back and let it shake off by itself, or turn the hamster over on its stomach. Face up, it will get rid of the odor when the hamster rolls over many times.
4. Regular cleaning
In addition to changing the hamster’s bedding regularly, you should also pay attention to regularly cleaning the hamster’s cage, food bowl, drinking fountain, toilet and toys. Conditions are recommended for regular disinfection. In addition, it is recommended to place the hamster cage in a ventilated and dry place to avoid aggravating the odor.
