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Litter Box
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A corner litter tray or rectangular litter tray that covers half of the bottom of the cage should be used. Many trays come with clips that attach the tray to the cage. If yours did not, or if you created your own tray, you can use hook-and-loop fasteners to attach the litter tray to the cage. You should do this because many ferrets will push the tray aside if it is not attached. Place ferret litter or recycled newspaper in the litter tray. Waste should be cleaned from the litter tray daily, and the litter should be replaced at least once a week.
Bedding
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Cover the remainder of the bottom of your ferret's cage with blankets, towels or old T-shirts. Ferrets are naturally clean animals and will not soil their bedding. Bedding should be washed or replaced weekly.
Food
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You can place food bowls or water bottles in the corners that do not house the litter tray. This adds extra assurance that your fuzzy pet will not push the bedding aside to go to relieve themselves. Make sure that your ferret's food and water dishes are always fresh and full.
What Not to Use
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Do not use cedar chips. This kind of bedding can cause breathing problems and eye irritations for your ferret.
Do not use cat litter. The clay in cat litter has negative effects on your ferret's respiratory system. Clumping litter can cause blockages if the ferret accidentally ingests it.
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What Do You Line the Bottom of a Ferret Cage With?
A multilevel cage is ideal for a ferret. Although the overall setup of your ferret's cage is limited only by your creativity, the bottom of the cage will be used mainly as the ferret's potty area. Properly setting up this area will ensure comfort for your fuzzy creature, and easy cleaning for you.