A hamster’s cage can be an unsightly, messy place. While most of us would prefer not to see a hampster sleeping or playing in its cage, it is important to keep your hamster in a safe, comfortable environment.
To help prevent your hamster from getting into trouble while traveling in its cage, it is recommended to put it in a separate housing area. This can be accomplished by adding some sort of grids or wire cages made for small animals. These can be purchased at pet stores or online.
To clean the cage, the first step is to put the animal in its appropriate size grid or wire crate and then…
Remove all toys and bedding
While your hamster is sleeping, remove all of its toys and bedding. Anywhere that a hamster can get access to these can be put in the trash, due to the risk of it getting sick.
To make cleaning the cage easier, place a sturdy object in the bottom of the cage. This will prevent you from having to take your hamster out for a walk or wash it at a later time.
Cleaning the cage is also important for treating urinary problems and painful conditions such as arthritis. Remove any objects that may cause pain when you pull on the hamster.
Minimize stress on your hamster by preventing excessive socialization with other animals. Only use highly bonded human family members or cagemates to treat pain issues.
Wash the walls of the cage with soap
This is one of the most important steps in cleaning your hamster’s cage. While washing the walls of the cage can be done with just water or a water dispenser, we recommend using a mild cleanser and wash cloth to ensure successful cleaning.
To use a water dispenser, place some water in it and give it a good shake to ensure all of the liquid is included. To do a mere rinse with water, place the wash cloth in a bowl of water and let sit until needed.
To do a true single-bump wash with liquid, put some liquid on your wipe, leave it firm enough that it won’t slide off, then gently pull away the wrap to expose the wet surface. Repeat with another wipe if needed!
To do a true single-bump wash with dry wipes, take one at a time and lay it on its side to create an exposed wet surface.
Wash the floors of the cage with soap
When you get your hamster, make sure you check the floors of the cage to make sure they are clean. Any soil or dirt that gets inside the cage can cause her serious pain and/or injury.
Also, make sure to wash your hamster’s face and feet with soap to remove any dirt or harmful bacteria.
Remove any hair that is in the corners of the cage and bring it out into a clean area. Remove any hair that is in crevices where she cannot see it.
Bury her feet up for at least half an hour to ensure she is asleep enough for them to dry. If she wakes up during this time, tell her to go out and walk until she falls asleep again.
During this process, make sure not to pull too hard on the hair or she may pull herself out.
Rinse everything thoroughly
This may seem like a silly thing to do, but be sure to rinse your hamster’s cage thoroughly after each visit. A clean cage will make it easier for you to care for your hamster.
This includes getting rid of any leaves or other plant material that may find its way into the cage. It also means getting rid of any excrement that may find its way into the cage, which can cause health problems.
As mentioned before, get rid of any old food that may have gotten left in the cage, and get a fresh batch of food. Make sure you know how to feed your hamster in case you have problems with nutrition absorption or production.
Dry everything thoroughly
Once your hamster is in its cage, it is time to clean her cage. You can do this by herself or with the help of a hamster veterinarian. Either way, you should dry everything thoroughly before beginning.
Many people place their hamster in a plastic dishwasher or washing machine. The risk of this is that the hamster may get caught up in the watery parts of the machine and become stressed.
The best way to clean a hamster is to do it one layer at a time. First, use a certified animal safe wipe; then, use some fine-grained powdered detergent; and finally, use some strong dry cleaning solvent.
Put your hamster back in the cage
Once you have cleaned the hamster’s cage, its last task is to go back in the cage. This ensures that you have all of the elements necessary to care for your hamster- in place, and that it got all of the nutrients it needed.
You can put him in his cage anytime, but he should come out no later than four hours after sleeping in his cage. He should also come out between eight and twelve hours into a new environment, depending on your setting.
If you put your hamster back in its cage early enough, it may develop bedbugs or another health issue. If this happens, you must take action immediately!
Take your hamster to the vet or avetary facility right away to try to prevent something similar from happening. A good rule of thumb is to take care of your pet every four hours they are awake.
Replace any bedding you washed away
If your hamster has a very large or long-lasting bed, you should put fresh bedding in its cage to replace what you washed away.
This happens when you take out the hamster for a few days, or when they get old enough to move out of their cage and into your home.
When hamsters are young, they need small amounts of space to grow. As they get older, they need more room, so make sure to give it what it needs.
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Replace any toys you washed away
Make sure to give your hamster any toys or playthings that you washed away a good, long clean. You can even give them to your hamster as long as you do not put them in the cage!
Hamsters like to gnaw on things, so if you have very small toys or materials that were in their cage, they may get interested and start eating it. Avoid giving your hamster anything with lots of hair, since it may be enticed to roll around on it and get it dirty.
Also, make sure to keep your cage area clean. Hamsters like an area where they can run and explore, so make sure to provide a sturdy flooring. Make sure to avoid leaves or other organic material that could be liked by the hamster!
Draining the bed is another way to keep the room clean.
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