Does your room smell like a pigpen?If you investigate the source of the smell, you may discover that it's not the cage but the hamster that is beginning to stink.hamsters should never really need a bath, which can disrupt their natural oils and possibly be detrimental to their health, but there are some ways to clean them.
Step 1: If you can, don't bathe your hamster.
If your hamster comes in contact with a toxic chemical or has something stuck in its fur, only bathe it.Bathing your hamster in water can wash out their natural oils.Hamsters can drown if they don't swim well and this can lead to stress-related illnesses such as Wet Tail which can kill a hamster.The rapid temperature changes can make your hamster sick.
Step 2: The hamster cage needs to be cleaned more frequently.
The best way to deal with a smelly hamster is to clean his cage more frequently.If the smell improves, change your cage-cleaning habits.Change all of the bedding weekly and touch up problem areas daily.
Step 3: Make sure that your hamster needs a bath.
If there is something on your hamster's coat that could hurt him, you should not give him a bath.He could choke on something if he tried to clean himself.If you have spilled something harmful on your hamster, you will want to bathe it.
Step 4: It's best to try a sand bath first.
The sand bath should be enough for your hamster if it is not life threateningly dirty.Put chinchilla sand in a little bowl for your hamster.Dust can cause respiratory problems for a hamster, so make sure to buy sand.It's like smoking every day.Children's play sand can be purchased from a hardware store.You can cook it in the oven for 15 minutes.If the sand is a permanent fixture in your hamster's cage or playpen, you should make sure to check it daily.
Step 5: Make sure there is only one way to remove the substance.
If your long-haired hamster has gum in its fur, you can simply cut it out.
Step 6: Place one or two cups of room temperature water in the basin.
Add a drop of pet wash.Put a cloth in the basin and wring it out.Rub your pet gently.If there is suds or any kind of lather, you've used too much shampoo.Start over.
Step 7: The hamster needs to be rubbed with the cloth.
Rub in the direction of the fur, like you would when petting it.
Step 8: You can wash your hamster with a towel.
Put a soft towel in the direction of your hamster's fur to get rid of water and dampness.
Step 9: Put your hamster in a cage.
If possible, place the cage in a place that is a little cooler than normal.Make sure there's no cold air draft.
Step 10: Do you think a bath is necessary?
If your hamster has come in contact with a toxic substance, you can't bring it to the vet immediately.It is not uncommon for hamsters to die from being drowned or sick after the bath.The coat got covered in something that would be toxic or potentially dangerous if the animal groomed it and swallowed it, so it might be a good idea to take a bath.
Step 11: The bowl should hold a couple centimeters of water.
If you have to bathe your hamster as a last resort, get a bowl and fill it with water.
Step 12: Place your hamster in a tub of plain water.
Take care to keep the water out of your hamster's face.You can use a toothbrush with soft bristles to clean the hamster.Make sure you don't get water near the hamster's face.
Step 13: If it's necessary, add pet hair wash.
If water alone won't remove the toxic or sticky substance, you can use a very small amount of the mildest unscented pet shampoo.It's very important to keep the water and water away from your hamster.
Step 14: The hamster needs to be washed.
If you used any cleanser, be sure to rinse the hamster off with plain water.
Step 15: You can dry your hamster with a towel.
If you want to pat your pet dry, place your hamster on top of a dry towel and use the other end of the towel or a second towel.Rub it gently in the direction of its fur.
Step 16: Put your hamster in its cage.
Before putting your hamster back in its cage, make sure to get most of the water off.Make sure your hamster has enough food to keep it warm.