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Heartmum · 06-03-2017, 01:23 PM

I have a 9 month old Syrian (been with us since 11wks old) who has a large Zoo Zone 2 (L100xW51xH37cm - 790sq inches).

She has chew toys, large 12" wheel, saucer, wooden tunnels, bridges, space to roam and plenty of digging substrate. The layout of the cage is changed now and then to keep things interesting and up till now has been fine. We swap around toys for stimulation. However today, within 45 minutes, she has managed to nearly chew through the cage and I am worried that she will get through by the end of the night.

I regularly take her out to give her attention and exercise her away from the cage. She also has a large playpen (145L) with additional toys to play with and space to roam. This has no lid, not needed as when she is in it I am in the room, although she has managed to get out of this before and it has high sides.

Is there anything that we can do to stop the chewing, or put on the area she is chewing as a bite deterrant?

06-03-2017, 01:23 PM
Heartmum Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 1	Advice on how to deter plastic cage chewer I have a 9 month old Syrian (been with us since 11wks old) who has a large Zoo Zone 2 (L100xW51xH37cm - 790sq inches). She has chew toys, large 12" wheel, saucer, wooden tunnels, bridges, space to roam and plenty of digging substrate. The layout of the cage is changed now and then to keep things interesting and up till now has been fine. We swap around toys for stimulation. However today, within 45 minutes, she has managed to nearly chew through the cage and I am worried that she will get through by the end of the night. I regularly take her out to give her attention and exercise her away from the cage. She also has a large playpen (145L) with additional toys to play with and space to roam. This has no lid, not needed as when she is in it I am in the room, although she has managed to get out of this before and it has high sides. Is there anything that we can do to stop the chewing, or put on the area she is chewing as a bite deterrant?