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Creating a Happy Home for Your Small Animal Friends
Each small animal has its own preferences for a happy home. Since your furry friend will spend the majority of its time in its living environment, it's crucial to ensure it is happy, healthy, and suitable. When it comes to housing animals like guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils, remember that bigger is better.
For guinea pigs, the ideal cage size is 28 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 14 inches high. If you plan to have multiple guinea pigs or already have a large family of them, increasing the surface area by at least two square feet is recommended. While hamsters and gerbils can live in smaller spaces, they will appreciate a larger cage as well.
Keep in mind that these animals are burrowers, so providing ample bedding and a cardboard or wooden "house" within the cage, along with tunnels to crawl through and platforms to climb on, creates a natural living environment. One important note is to avoid housing these small animals in cages with wire bottoms, as their feet can get caught in the wire mesh, leading to broken limbs.
Large aquariums can also be repurposed as cages, but they are more challenging to clean thoroughly and often lack proper air circulation, which can be problematic. Therefore, most owners prefer traditional wire cages.
When it comes to bedding material, aspen wood shavings are a great choice, as well as options like corncob or walnut shell for gerbil cages or other small animal homes. Timothy hay is an excellent edible material for gerbil and hamster cages, as it serves as a vital food source. Your pet can tunnel through it, create nests for sleeping, and play with it. Basic straw is not recommended as it is unsuitable, doesn't absorb urine, and its hard stalks can cause injuries.
Rabbits also require a safe haven in the form of a cage, even if you're open to giving them free roam of the house. A cage serves as a designated area for litter and provides a safe space for resting and escaping guests. The rabbit cage should be approximately four times the size of your pet rabbit, or larger if they spend most of their day confined. Rabbits can be easily litter trained, so solid floors are perfect and easy to clean. It's important to note that many rabbit and gerbil cages, as well as other small animal homes, have wire bottoms that can cause sores on their feet. To address this issue, covering the bottoms with a piece of wood, grass, or a sisal mat is a simple remedy.
When selecting bedding materials, consider their safety and absorbency. Remember that rabbits may nibble on the bedding. To manage odor, opt for materials that effectively absorb and control scent. Organic or paper-based pellets and litters are recommended over clay or clumping litters.
By following these guidelines, you can create a happy and comfortable living environment for your small animal companions, ensuring their well-being and contentment.
Each small animal has its own preferences for a happy home. Since your furry friend will spend the majority of its time in its living environment, it's crucial to ensure it is happy, healthy, and suitable. When it comes to housing animals like guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils, remember that bigger is better.
For guinea pigs, the ideal cage size is 28 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 14 inches high. If you plan to have multiple guinea pigs or already have a large family of them, increasing the surface area by at least two square feet is recommended. While hamsters and gerbils can live in smaller spaces, they will appreciate a larger cage as well.
Keep in mind that these animals are burrowers, so providing ample bedding and a cardboard or wooden "house" within the cage, along with tunnels to crawl through and platforms to climb on, creates a natural living environment. One important note is to avoid housing these small animals in cages with wire bottoms, as their feet can get caught in the wire mesh, leading to broken limbs.
Large aquariums can also be repurposed as cages, but they are more challenging to clean thoroughly and often lack proper air circulation, which can be problematic. Therefore, most owners prefer traditional wire cages.
When it comes to bedding material, aspen wood shavings are a great choice, as well as options like corncob or walnut shell for gerbil cages or other small animal homes. Timothy hay is an excellent edible material for gerbil and hamster cages, as it serves as a vital food source. Your pet can tunnel through it, create nests for sleeping, and play with it. Basic straw is not recommended as it is unsuitable, doesn't absorb urine, and its hard stalks can cause injuries.
Rabbits also require a safe haven in the form of a cage, even if you're open to giving them free roam of the house. A cage serves as a designated area for litter and provides a safe space for resting and escaping guests. The rabbit cage should be approximately four times the size of your pet rabbit, or larger if they spend most of their day confined. Rabbits can be easily litter trained, so solid floors are perfect and easy to clean. It's important to note that many rabbit and gerbil cages, as well as other small animal homes, have wire bottoms that can cause sores on their feet. To address this issue, covering the bottoms with a piece of wood, grass, or a sisal mat is a simple remedy.
When selecting bedding materials, consider their safety and absorbency. Remember that rabbits may nibble on the bedding. To manage odor, opt for materials that effectively absorb and control scent. Organic or paper-based pellets and litters are recommended over clay or clumping litters.
By following these guidelines, you can create a happy and comfortable living environment for your small animal companions, ensuring their well-being and contentment.
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Creating a Happy Home for Your Small Animal Friends
Each small animal has its own preferences for a happy home. Since your furry friend will spend the majority of its time in its living environment, it's crucial to ensure it is happy, healthy, and suitable. When it comes to housing animals like guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils, remember that bigger is better.
For guinea pigs, the ideal cage size is 28 inches long, 24 inches wide, and 14 inches high. If you plan to have multiple guinea pigs or already have a large family of them, increasing the surface area by at least two square feet is recommended. While hamsters and gerbils can live in smaller spaces, they will appreciate a larger cage as well.
Keep in mind that these animals are burrowers, so providing ample bedding and a cardboard or wooden "house" within the cage, along with tunnels to crawl through and platforms to climb on, creates a natural living environment. One important note is to avoid housing these small animals in cages with wire bottoms, as their feet can get caught in the wire mesh, leading to broken limbs.
Large aquariums can also be repurposed as cages, but they are more challenging to clean thoroughly and often lack proper air circulation, which can be problematic. Therefore, most owners prefer traditional wire cages.
When it comes to bedding material, aspen wood shavings are a great choice, as well as options like corncob or walnut shell for gerbil cages or other small animal homes. Timothy hay is an excellent edible material for gerbil and hamster cages, as it serves as a vital food source. Your pet can tunnel through it, create nests for sleeping, and play with it. Basic straw is not recommended as it is unsuitable, doesn't absorb urine, and its hard stalks can cause injuries.
Rabbits also require a safe haven in the form of a cage, even if you're open to giving them free roam of the house. A cage serves as a designated area for litter and provides a safe space for resting and escaping guests. The rabbit cage should be approximately four times the size of your pet rabbit, or larger if they spend most of their day confined. Rabbits can be easily litter trained, so solid floors are perfect and easy to clean. It's important to note that many rabbit and gerbil cages, as well as other small animal homes, have wire bottoms that can cause sores on their feet. To address this issue, covering the bottoms with a piece of wood, grass, or a sisal mat is a simple remedy.
When selecting bedding materials, consider their safety and absorbency. Remember that rabbits may nibble on the bedding. To manage odor, opt for materials that effectively absorb and control scent. Organic or paper-based pellets and litters are recommended over clay or clumping litters.
By following these guidelines, you can create a happy and comfortable living environment for your small animal companions, ensuring their well-being and contentment.
