How often should hamster bedding be changed? This is a question that many hamster owners are concerned about. The function of hamster bedding is to keep the hamster cage clean and comfortable. At the same time, it can also absorb the hamster's urine and feces to prevent the hamster from being infected with bacteria or parasites. There are many types of hamster bedding, such as wood shavings, paper shreds, cotton, and corncobs. Different beddings have different advantages and disadvantages. Owners can choose the appropriate bedding according to their own preferences and the hamster's reaction.
So, how often should the hamster bedding be changed? It depends on the water absorption capacity of the bedding and the amount of excretion of the hamster. Generally speaking, a hamster excretes about 10 - 20 grams of urine and feces every day. If the bedding has good water absorption, the whole cage bedding can be changed once a week, and at the same time, the corners that the hamster often goes to can be cleaned every day. If the bedding has poor water absorption or the hamster has a large amount of excretion, it may be necessary to change the whole cage bedding every three days or more frequently. When changing the bedding, it should be noted to leave some old bedding so that the hamster's smell can be retained and it will not feel strange or nervous.
The frequency of changing the bedding should also be adjusted according to the season and temperature. In summer, the weather is hot and the bedding is easy to get moldy or breed bacteria, so the bedding should be changed more frequently to keep the cage clean and dry. In winter, the weather is cold and the bedding can help the hamster keep warm, so the number of times of changing the bedding can be appropriately reduced, but not too little, otherwise it will affect the hamster's health.
In short, there is no fixed answer to how often the hamster bedding should be changed. It should be flexibly handled according to the actual situation. Owners should often observe the state of the hamster and the environment of the cage, and change the bedding in time to give the hamster a comfortable and hygienic home.