Hamster Bedding
Any small animal supplies used for hamster bedding, also referred to as substrate, should be digestible and non-fibrous. The following are commonly used choices for bedding materials: Pelleted/Chipped Paper Product Litter, Wood Shavings and Shredded Paper. In addition to bedding, your hamster requires nesting material, which he will gather and make into a nest in which to sleep.

Cleaning Supplies and Equipment
Nothing can put a damper on gerbil ownership more quickly than unpleasant odors and the sight of dirty small animal cages, food dishes and toys. You need to clean and sterilize your gerbil's cage, dishes, toys and the other small animal supplies she uses on a regular basis.

Housing and Cages
There is no lack of variety when it comes to housing for your small animals. You can build a veritable city for your hamster with different combinations of small animal cages, tubes, tunnels, penthouse suites and a variety of other features.

Toys
When selecting toys for your small animals, keep in mind that gerbils will quickly chew apart and destroy any plastic item they’re given. Gerbils enjoy running, hiding, chewing, burrowing, climbing, jumping and playing. Toys designed for small animals cultivate these favored activities and are grouped according to the activity they promote.

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