It is important to keep your hamsters cage clean, especially in their old age. You should remove the contents of the cage once every two weeks and thoroughly clean everything.
Cleaning your hamster's cage is an important step in keeping them happy and healthy. We break down the process into a few simple steps in our guide.
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This guide focuses on signs of aging in hamsters, what normal senior looks like versus needs a vet, and exactly how to adjust diet, cage setup, and daily care so your hamster stays comfortable and safe.
Keeping up with the cleaning of your hamster's cage will make cleaning it easier and will help keep your hamster happy and healthy. After you clean the cage mark the date down and schedule the next cleaning exactly one week later.
Start by considering a single-level cage to prevent falls and make it easier for your senior hamster to access food, water, and bed. A shallow food dish and a water bottle with an easy-to-use sipper can also make a big difference in their quality of life.
In this video you meet my two dwarf hamsters, Cloud and Snowball. I clean their cages and give tips on caring for them.
