How to clean a ferret cage
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How to clean a ferret cage
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You will need to keep your ferret’s cage clean. This is not as difficult as you may think — as long as you do it on a regular monthly basis. Otherwise the cage will start to smell.
You can make it as easy as possible. If you have a small cage, then take the entire cage outside and hose it down. Get it good and wet and then scrub it down good. Once you have thoroughly cleaned the cage, hose it down again to make sure that you get all the soap off of it.
If the cage is larger and cannot be carried outside, then you will just have to clean it inside the house. Use a cleaner that is meant for indoor cleaning. And be sure to actually scrub it. You want to make it as clean as possible for your pet. Be sure you rinse the cage off really well.
Litter Boxes
In one way your ferret is similar to a cat, he uses a litter box. Well, that is the goal, anyway. And because he does have a litter box at his disposal, you’ll need to scoop the litter once a day. Buying scoopable litter will make your life so much easier too, so consider that option.
If you have more than one ferret, you may have to clean the litter more than once a day. You can easily adjust this schedule once you see how well your ferret — or multiple ferrets — use the box. If you think the litter is getting low, simply add more clean (and fresh smelling) litter to the box. You’ll probably have a ferret waiting to use the new, clean box! So be prepared!
After a week or so, even the tray that holds the litter is getting pretty grimy. You will want to empty it completely and scrub that box down.
Food and Water Dishes
Yes, you really need to wash these too! You can only imagine the bacteria that can build up in those bowls. Sure, it’s easy enough to look in the dish (especially the water bowl) see no slime that’s visible to the naked eye and think that you do not need to clean it. But, just because you cannot see it, does not mean that is is not there. It is not safe for you ferret.
Once a week give it a good scrubbing and you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your ferret is not going to pick up any unwanted germs from those two containers. And it’s really quite easy to do. Just take them to the sink and wash them with soap and water, just like a set of dishes. Just be sure you rinse off all the soap before you place the bowls back into the cage.
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