Hamsters are unpretentious pets that rarely cause trouble to their owners.
However, sometimes these animals, for one reason or another, begin to gnaw at their cage.
But there are several simple ways to wean your pet off this habit.
Why does a hamster chew its cage?
It is worth remembering that hamsters are rodents. And their nature has a desire to gnaw everything.
At the same time, the hamster may begin to chew on the cage, as it needs to grind down its teeth.
And rigid rods are perfect for this in this case.
In addition, such behavior of the animal may be caused by poor health, hunger, sleep problems or boredom.
Also, a pet may chew on the cage if it is too tight and uncomfortable for it.
How to get rid of this habit
The first thing to do is to review the conditions in which your pet is kept.
Perhaps you need to find him a more comfortable and spacious cage.
You also need to pay attention to the animal's diet.
It must meet his needs and include all the necessary nutrients.
In addition, it is worth adding more solid food to your pet's diet.
To prevent the hamster from grinding its teeth on the cage, you can place a mineral stone or tree branches in it.
If the animal is gnawing at the cage out of boredom, then you should make sure that there is enough entertainment in it.
You can place special labyrinths, ladders, wheels and other devices in it that will not let the animal get bored. It is also worth walking it more often.
In addition, you can lubricate the cage bars with lemon juice. This remedy should definitely scare away the rodent.
Earlier we wrote about how to feed a hamster without harming it.
Author: Tatyana Khitrushko
