I already clean the cage contstantly, use rat body spray, and use that internal deodorizer that you put in the water and the cage and the rat doesn%26#039;t stink. But any other tips to prevent a rat from smelling bad?
Any tips on how to have a rat or cage not stink?
There is a product called Nature%26#039;s Miracle that will help get rid of the urine smell from the cage, you can use it on the rat or in his water but I promise you it will make the cage smell clean.
Below is a link where you can buy it.
Reply:rats can be litter box trained (my hammie is, and I had a bunny that was once too) maybe that will help you clean the cage less? good luck (you can find small animal litter for pets like rats at Petco or Petsmart along with the proper litter pan...just put some of the rats droppings in the pan on top of the litter and put the pan in the bottom of the cage and he should figure out that%26#039;s his place...good luck!
Reply:Maybe it could either be what type of cage your using. If it is small please buy a new cage. Small cages tend to keep smells in. Or maybe it could be what kind of litter your using. Well hope to find out!
Reply:i dont personally have a rat, i have a rabbit but they have essentially the same %26quot;odor%26quot; problem, i have found that the type of bedding has alot to do with it...i have had pretty good luck with a chlorophyll blend but the best product is the type that looks like crumbled up cardboard, sorry for the life of me i cant remember what it is called, it is quite a bit more expensive than the typical cedar or pine shavings but it seems to control the odor much better plus its a little safer on your pet because shavings tend to have dust in them which can cause breathing problems, you might want to check out your options at your local pet store, when i find out the name of that bedding i will let you know!!! good luck!!!
Reply:Male rats have a natural odor due to an oily secretion that comes from their skin. There isn%26#039;t much you can do about that except get him fixed and/or bath him often.
To reduce odors in the cage itself, isolate where they go to the bathroom. I have my rats potty trained. The process is simple. Get a litter tray, they sell some at pet shops or buy an inexpensive tupperware container about 1.5-2 inches deep and long enough for your rat to stand in completely. Clean the cage and keep a couple of their droppings. Place the droppings in the new litter tray. After a couple of cage cleanings you will find that the rats are only going in the litter tray. Do not use bedding in other areas of the cage as this will cause them to want to go to the bathroom there too. Get them a ratty hammock and if you want to give them something soft to lay on where you had bedding, use a towel or old t-shirt. These can be washed and reused easily saving you time and money and rats don%26#039;t typically go on it. It will absorb urine so it does have to be washed weekly.
Don%26#039;t!!! use cedar, pine or other wood shavings, or kitty litter. All of these contain harmful aromatic oils and/or other scents and chemicals that can KILL rats. They have very sensitive respiratory systems. I recommend using Kaytee brand Small Animal Cage Litter. It is heavy, so they can%26#039;t tip their potty dish, and it absorbs odor. Another litter we found that worked well was dirt! Common outdoor variety dirt. Only problem with dirt is your gets dirty and you may bring in bugs that you don%26#039;t want on your rats but it does a remarkable job at absorbing odors.
Another possible reason for the smell would be that the cage itself is absorbing the odors. I used to have my rats in a partial wooden cage and the smell soaked right in to the wood.
In my links I%26#039;ve put a link to the litter i recommended and a link from RMCA that discusses odor reduction. Also included is a link for a very informative book on rats. I highly recommend getting the rat health care booklet as it has answered many of my questions when an issue arose.
Reply:Have your rat neutered. Seriously.
Reply:well, they sell bedding that absorbs odor, and i had mice, so the bedding works
Reply:next time get females, move the cage away from radiators that will help open windows and dont leave in direct sunlight.
Reply:Wash them. They won%26#039;t die, contrary to what people will tell you, but be sure not to use dish soap. Also, get a nice-scented ratsafe bedding.
Reply:Don%26#039;t use cedar or pine shavings they can harm your rat. use aspen bedding. Never use kitty litter either as they will eat it and it will cause severe dehydration. you could try to litter train the rat. that way you only have them using one spot in the cage as a potty instead of the whole thing.
Reply:someone said use cedar, i want to disagree with that, while it may help with smell, you should use wood shavings. they are bad for the respiratory system. brand that use paper or pellets are better. As far as keeping it from stinking, using a wire cage instead of something like a glass aquarium is better because it let the bedding %26quot;breath%26quot; and ammonia won%26#039;t build up as fast. other than that, it sounds like you are doing a great job!
Reply:Totally agree pine %26amp; cedar are toxic to rats. I%26#039;ve rescued many rats on this which I couldn%26#039;t believe, but eventually they will start getting sick and can die prematurely. Ask me how I know :( I have found a paper lab bedding is best alpha dri to me is the best out there. Rats are going to smell a little no matter what. If you are cleaning the cages way too much the smell will get worse and they will mark it even more, because they want their smell in there. Don%26#039;t use any chemicals or fresheners that is bad for their lungs. I use distilled vinegar and it works great.
Reply:DO NOT use cedar or kitty litter. for the person who just answered that they seriously dont know a thing about rats let alone have one. Cedar is very bad for rats as it causes respatory problems.
Reply:Possibly the type of bedding you%26#039;re using could be the problem. I would suggest pine shavings and possibly adding baking soda to the area where the rat(s) urinate and poop the most.
It has been a long time since I had rats but currently have a ferret and rabbits. They tend to want to %26quot;go%26quot; in the same place. If that is the same for rats, then I would concentrate on that area and scoop it out several times a day, replacing it with fresh bedding and baking soda.
Good luck.
Janis
Reply:NO CEDAR SHAVINGS!!! That will cause respatory issues!!!!
You have a few options to make your pets more bearable:
1: have a more open cage (avoid glass aquariums: they trap the ammonia and the pet has to live in the noxious environment, harming their lungs and eyes!) If you put your nose directly over their cage and smell ammonia, imagine how it is INSIDE the cage... So get an open wire cage. If you can%26#039;t, keep the lid off so there%26#039;s pleny of ventilation (that is, if the rats can%26#039;t get out).
2: paper bedding is best, but you can lay down a layer of kitty litter on the bottom of the cage, my vet reccommended it.
3: rats are swimmers and fishers. (had to be for those ship journeys), so hopefully, your rat may enjoy a little swim in the sink or bath. You can use mild hand soap on them (and rinse very well) to help them stay nice smelling.
Reply:Getting the rat neutered would reduce the smell but it is incredibly expensive because it is hard for the veterinarian to anesthetize such a small animal. I wouldn%26#039;t recommend the cedar shavings because they contain oils that could poison and actually kill your rat. Buying him a really good quality food can help to reduce his body odor as well as a good bedding. Carefresh ultra seems to keep a decent smell for at least a week, and if you are already cleaning often it might help. I have 2 males and usually I can get away with about a week before I notice any smell. There are always baths but they hate them.
Reply:You can try cedar shavings or kitty litter.
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