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Learn some fun facts about ferrets, which are available at Petco. There’s lots to learn about these fun and rambunctious pets.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025

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When you bring home a new pet, it is important to consider what type best suits your needs. Some factors to consider include the animal's size, personality and behavior.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Well, the website say yes. But trying to mask the odor of urine probably means you just need to clean the cage more often. The ammonia in urine can be very harsh on the lung tissue, and the hamster is living at the level of the fumes. Hamster cages just need to be spot cleaned daily to remove the urine soaked substrate. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Yes, most pet stores have a small animal section with a variety of toys. Look for chew toys with safe woods such as willow, apple, birch, spruce and aspen. Soft toys and exercise wheels are also good options.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Place a litterbox in each corner of the cage. When he goes outside of it, pick up the pellets and place them in the box he uses most often. Do the same with his urine. Soak It up with a tissue or scoop the wet bedding into the litterbox. Remove the litterboxes he doesn't use, one at a time, once you have determined his preference. You'll need to gradually acclimate him to allowing his feet to be touched. Allowing his feet to remain wet or wetting them frequently may predispose him to infection.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I have never heard anyone describe this type of smell before in reference to their rabbit's cage. The best I can tell you is to be sure to clean the cage frequently and be sure you are using an appropriate substrate. I suggest you use something like Carefresh. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Carefresh-29785-10ltr-Ultra/dp/B005AIPPVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1518100256&sr=8-1&keywords=carefresh+animal+bedding The smell could be his urine. If that is the case, it could be related to his diet. Be sure you are feeding him correctly and a good, high quality diet (like Oxbow). The majority of his diet should be hay. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxbow-Organic-Rabbit-Animal-Health/dp/B018OJ044U/ref=sr_1_10?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1518100407&sr=1-10&keywords=oxbow+rabbit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxbow-Hay-Blends-2-55-kg/dp/B06XYCQ4JK/ref=sr_1_11?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1518100407&sr=1-11&keywords=oxbow+rabbit Make sure he has plenty of fresh water available. If he is dehydrated the urine can get very concentrated causing a strong odor. Monitor this smell going forward and if it persists then I suggest you get him to a vet for an exam. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I can understand your concern. It is likely he got some of the carcass stuck in his teeth or stuck to his haircoat. i am not sure if you can pinpoint exactly where the smell is coming from on his body, but this would help also. If he still had parts left inside he would be symptomatic (vomiting, not eating), so that is unlikely. Try brushing his teeth daily, with pet toothbrush and toothpaste for the next week straight, and also giving him a good bath with puppy shampoo to see if this helps. If there is no resolve, or if the smell seems to be coming from his rear end, then he likely needs a probiotic such as Culturelle over the counter to help get his intestinal flora back to normal. I hope this helps! Best wishes moving forward with your pet Muzil. Take care.
Updated on September 24th, 2025