How do I stop my guinea pig cage from smelling?

Control bedding odor by sprinkling a little bit of baking soda along the bottom of the cage before putting in fresh bedding. Baking soda absorbs unpleasant smells well — that’s why many people keep it in their refrigerators. You can litter-train a guinea pig, too.

How do you get rid of the smell of guinea pig pee?

The best way to remove foul urine odors from your guinea pig cage is with a deep clean. Removing bedding, lining, and accessories, thoroughly spraying the cage/area down with a pet-safe disinfectant before replacing is a useful approach. Cage granules and air purifiers are other strategies to try.

Is there a guinea pig shampoo?

Kaytee Squeaky Clean Critter Shampoo is our pick for the best overall guinea pig shampoo available. This brand uses a tearless formula to provide maximum comfort for your pet while bathing. It’s also pH balanced, so it shouldn’t irritate the skin or cause an allergic reaction.

Is air freshener bad for guinea pigs?

Please do not use any air fresheners or fragrances in the same room as guinea pigs. They have a rather small and very sensitive respiratory system. Please accept that pets and a certain degree of smell go together, whatever the species, in order to allow them their natural behaviour.

Can you keep a guinea pig in a plastic tub?

Many guinea pig rescue organizations recommend “C&C” cages, which are enclosures made from cubes and coroplast, a corrugated plastic. Plastic tubs, glass aquariums and cages with wire floors are NOT acceptable as guinea pig housing.

Can I spray air freshener around guinea pigs?

A: Small animals like rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, gerbils and birds, have very sensitive respiratory systems. Spray fresheners are very toxic to both humans and animals. Continuous release of essential oils into the air isn’t much better.

How do you make a guinea pigs cage smell good?

Place 1-3 inches of bedding in the bottom of your guinea pigs’ cage. Be sure to scoop out wet or soiled bedding daily. Though odor blocking bedding can make the guinea pigs’ cage smell better, you should still clean the cage well and completely replace the bedding at least once every week.

How do you get the smell out of a cage?

After washing with soap and water, you can use a 10\% white vinegar and water solution (1 part vinegar to 9 parts water) as a rinse before drying the cage bottom. Using the vinegar solution once a week (each time you fully clean the cage) may help eliminate odors and remove buildup that water can’t..

How often should you clean a guinea pig’s cage?

Clean your guinea pigs’ cage at least once every week. A complete cleaning involves discarding all of the used bedding, not merely “spot cleaning” the dirty spots. After removing the old bedding, wash the bottom and sides of the cage with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, then place fresh, new bedding in the cage.

Do guinea pigs smell bad?

Keeping an indoor pet can be great for companionship and entertainment. However, some caged pets, such as guinea pigs, may produce offensive odors occasionally. Keeping your guinea pig’s environment clean and well-maintained is the best way to cut down on foul odors.