Hygiene
Looking for wood fibre, chinchilla sand, a small animal toilet or other products that benefit your small animal's hygiene? Discover our range & keep it clean.
Hygiene
Small animal
Sand bath Gobi Fluo green
210070
Flamingo
Art. no.: 210070
| EAN.: 5411290326315
Small animal
Wood fibre Lemon Natural
1031032
Flamingo
Art. no.: 1031032
| EAN.: 5415245112602
Small animal
Straw Brown
200025 - 1031031
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200025
| EAN.: 5400274270034
Art. no.: 200096
| EAN.: 5411290215763
Art. no.: 1031031
| EAN.: 5415245112503
Art. no.: 1031025
| EAN.: 5415245111902
Small animal
Toilet litter Silica White
1030324
Flamingo
Art. no.: 1030324
| EAN.: 5415245035901
Small animal
Chinchilla sand Brown
200397
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200397
| EAN.: 5411290201896
Small animal
Wood fibre Apple Natural
201617
Flamingo
Art. no.: 201617
| EAN.: 5411290205825
Small animal
Cotton bedding Mix
208083
Flamingo
Art. no.: 208083
| EAN.: 5411290157735
Small animal
Corn cob bedding Beige
200399
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200399
| EAN.: 5411290151627
Small animal
Cage cleaner Spik Yellow
200453
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200453
| EAN.: 5411290162586
Small animal
Cage cleaner Spik Blue
200454
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200454
| EAN.: 5411290162609
Small animal
Wood fibre with lavender Natural
201607
Flamingo
Art. no.: 201607
| EAN.: 5411290164665
Small animal
Wood fibre Natural
200020 - 1031029
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200020
| EAN.: 5400274269984
Art. no.: 1031026
| EAN.: 5415245112008
Art. no.: 1031029
| EAN.: 5415245112305
Small animal
Small animal toilet Corner Multiple colours
200288 - 200304
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200304
| EAN.: 5411290193238
Art. no.: 200288
| EAN.: 5411290165853
Art. no.: 200289
| EAN.: 5411290167451
Small animal
Hemp bedding Beige
200401
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200401
| EAN.: 5400274899846
Small animal
Odour remover White
200404
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200404
| EAN.: 5400274903536
Cat
Bird
Small animal
Wood pellet Brown
200407 - 1031028
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200407
| EAN.: 5411290152730
Art. no.: 1031028
| EAN.: 5415245112206
Reptile
Bird
Small animal
Beech shavings Beige
200408
Flamingo
Art. no.: 200408
| EAN.: 5411290151504
Small animal
Wood fibre Lemon Natural
201609
Flamingo
Art. no.: 201609
| EAN.: 5400274818854
Everything for the perfect hygiene in your rabbit hutch or small animal cage
The basic care of your small animal or rabbit depends on good hygiene. A good cleaning of the guinea pig cage, rabbit hutch or hamster cage is especially important for your little friendās health. But how do you keep things clean? Below are some practical tips to help you ensure perfect hygiene in your pet's little house.
Choose the right bedding for your small animal!
First of all, itās very important to choose the right bedding for your rabbit hutch or small animal cage. Itās important to go for an absorbent bedding. This will ensure that the moisture is absorbed, odours are masked and your pet has a dry and clean home. There are various options when it comes to bedding and weāve listed them for you:
Wood Fibre - Wood fibre is a commonly used bedding for small animals. It has a relatively high absorption capacity and is relatively economical in use. Wood fibre comes in various types and you can also choose wood fibre with a scent such as lemon or lavender. Wood fibre isnāt dust-free, which means itās not suitable for all small animals and rabbits. For animals with allergies, itās better to choose a bedding that contains less dust.
Hemp Fibre ā Hemp fibre is an almost dust-free bedding thatās ideal for use in the small animal cage or rabbit hutch. Hemp fibre for rabbits or small animals is economical in use, environmentally-friendly and highly absorbent, so odours hardly stand a chance. Hemp fibres are hardly ever eaten, and if this does happen, itās not immediately harmful, which is a great advantage over e.g. pressed pellets.
Wood or straw pellets ā Wood or straw pellets can also be used as bedding for your small animals or rabbits. These pellets are compressed, which means that they are able to absorb and retain a lot of moisture. Does your small animal eat the bedding in the cage? Then these pellets arenāt really a good choice, because they are compressed and can therefore expand in the stomach.
Cotton bedding ā Cotton bedding is also widely used in the small animal cage, mainly as hamster cage bedding. This bedding is very absorbent and can therefore be used for longer than most traditional bedding. Again, if your fluffy friends eat the bedding, you may want to change it. Cotton bedding is also environmentally-friendly and can be disposed of in the household waste container after use.
Small animal sand - Some small animals, such as chinchillas, love to bathe in small animal sand. They use it to clean their bodies from dirt, dust and filth. This chinchilla sand is best offered in a special sand bath for chinchillas and small animals.
Straw - Straw is an excellent ground cover for cold days. In most cases, straw is used in combination with a highly absorbent bedding such as hemp fibre. Straw has a fairly low absorption capacity, but provides the necessary warmth in the small animal house. Because a straw stem is hollow on the inside, heat is retained longer. Ideal for outdoor rabbits and mice during the cold winter months.
Use a small animal toilet in combination with good bedding
We understand that cleaning out the rabbit hutch or small animal paradise is probably the least exciting part of owning a pet. That's why we would like to give you a tip that will make your work easier and will save you some time: use a small animal or rabbit toilet! Yes, you read that right! With the right training, rabbits in particular, but also some other small animals, can be very well housetrained. Use a comfortable rabbit or small animal toilet in combination with an absorbent ground cover such as hemp fibre. By creating a special toilet area in the hutch, you ensure that you donāt have to clean it as often and your pets can enjoy a dry and clean hutch for longer.
Cleaning a rabbit hutch or small animal cage
Besides the right bedding and practical tips on hygiene in the cage, good cleaning is of course also important. A dirty cage attracts vermin and causes inconveniences. Of course, you want to prevent this from happening to your animals. Itās advisable to clean the cage or hutch completely once a week, and at least twice a week during the summer months. If you use a toilet, itās advisable to change it daily. Remove all items from the cage: hiding places, feeding and drinking bowls, hay racks and toys ā¦ so you can reach every corner of the small animal cage. Clean everything, but donāt use any aggressive detergents. In our small animal shop you can find a special spray for small animal cages that is perfect for this purpose. Dry the cage thoroughly before putting everything back, so your pets can enjoy a dry and fresh home!
More products that will help you take good care of your rabbit or small animal?
Besides good hygiene, taking good care of your pet is also important. This includes coat and nail care, but also choosing the right housing and offering good nutrition. Weāre well aware of this at Flamingo, which is why we are happy to offer an extensive range of products for your small animal. Flamingo Pet Products is a wholesaler in pet supplies with a wide range suitable for all pets. Check out our range and get inspired.