![]() I would NEVER use bleach because it is so toxic, you can't always know that you definitely got all of it off. Plus how is it going to get shattered? Refill with new water every day and thoroughly wash the bottles/bowls/etc. I would also suggest a glass bottle, plastic has so many chemicals in it. Though we treated him with an antibiotic and force-fed him water through a dropper, I still lost him to cedar bedding. Pepper stopped eating and drinking, so we took him to the vet and found out he was suffering from intestinal inflammation-it was causing him to get bloody diarrhea and he became very dehydrated. I learned this the hard way when I was a kid with my guinea pig, Pepper. Animals have been known to get severe respiratory infections from cedar, and the large pieces can be eaten and create intestinal blockages. Cedar bedding (big, reddish and brown chips) smells nice but makes a better potpourri than a pet bedding. Generally, I don’t like to use wood-based beddings in ANY small animal’s cage because of the dust and oil involved. ![]() ![]() Over the course of each of my rats’ lives, I have found out what brands of food and bedding have worked best for them, but please remember that there are variants with every rat, and a veterinarian experienced with rats will be the best person to talk to if you are concerned. Bacteria will build up and not only make it smell horrible but create a very unsafe environment for your rats. It is very hard to clean a heavy aquarium properly and really get into the corners to clean out the gunk and sanitize it. Also, fish tanks can create humid, germy environments that can eventually lead to respiratory problems in small-lunged animals like rats. Even a huge fish tank will not do the trick and it will be expensive anyway. ![]() Rats are energetic and love to explore, so narrow fish tanks are not going to offer them the climbing and running space they need to live a fulfilling life. Tip: Skip the Aquariumįor one thing, aquariums are designed for fish, which do a whole lot of swimming back and forth and nothing else. Some people will say that keeping rats in aquariums works well and they have never had a problem with it, but I have a problem with it and I’ll tell you why. The second thing you need to do before bringing home the rat is to purchase the cage, and there are many styles to choose from. Q&A: What Can I Do About My Dog's Constant Diarrhea? ![]()
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