Have you ever had a hamster? Hamsters are very cute and intimate creatures with round eyes, furry bodies, and elf-like personalities. Many people like to keep hamsters as pets, play with them, and enjoy the fun they bring. But, have you ever encountered the problem that the hamster's cage has an unpleasant stench that you can't stand it? This stink not only affects your mood, but it is also bad for the health of the hamster. So, how do hamsters not stink? Is there any easy and effective way to keep both your hamster and its home fresh and clean? The answer is yes, and I will tell you a few methods below, I hope it will help you.
Method 1: Clean the cage regularly.
This is the most basic and important method, and if you want your hamster not to smell, you need to keep its cage hygienic. The hamster's stench mainly comes from its urine and feces, which can ferment and rot in the cage if not cleaned up in time, producing an unpleasant odor. Therefore, you should inspect the cage every day, remove wet or soiled litter, wash the cage thoroughly every week, including food bowls, kettles, toys, etc., wipe it with warm water and neutral detergent, and then let it dry. This removes residual urine and feces, and also kills bacteria and parasites, keeping the cage clean and dry.
Method 2: Use a deodorant product.
In addition to cleaning the cage, you can also use some deodorant products to help eliminate the hamster odor. For example, you can put some deodorant particles in the cage, they can absorb the urine and feces of hamsters, release a fresh aroma, and can also inhibit the growth of bacteria. You can also use some deodorant spray and spray it regularly in the cage, they can neutralize the hamster odor and also kill some harmful microorganisms. Of course, you should choose some deodorant products that are specially designed for small animals, and avoid using some chemicals that can be irritating or toxic to hamsters.
Method 3: Take a bath regularly.
Although the hamster loves to be clean and will clean up its body, sometimes you still need to help it take a bath to make its fur and ** cleaner and healthier. You can use some bath sands specially designed for hamsters, they can remove oil and dirt from hamsters, and can also massage hamsters** to promote blood circulation. You can put a bathtub in the cage with some bath sand in it and let the hamster run in and bathe on its own, or you can put the hamster in the bath sand with your hands and gently scrub it. You should provide the hamster with fresh sand every day and wash the tub weekly to avoid dirty or moldy sand.
Method 4: Eat a healthy diet.
A hamster's diet can also affect its smell, and if you feed a hamster some food that is not suitable for it, such as too many vegetables and fruits, or some human food, such as chocolate and spicy bars, then the hamster's digestive system may be affected, causing its feces and urine to develop a foul smell. Therefore, you need to provide the hamster with the right food, such as hamster food, hay, grains and protein, which can meet the nutritional needs of the hamster, and can also help the hamster grind its teeth and prevent them from becoming too long. You should change the hamster with fresh food and water every day to avoid food spoilage or mold.