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Old 07-25-2022, 11:41 AM  
Broskistew
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Default Re: Hamster won't stop chewing cage bars

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Originally Posted by Ria P View Post
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I'd place cardboard in the corner where she chews the bars. I had a female foster Syrian once who would shred a lot of cardboard. Flump's chewing is a problem because she is hurting herself. You could attach acrylic panels on the inside but it may not be effective for a determined and habitual chewer. A glass tank may be the best option going forward. I wouldn't go for a pawhut or Ikea hack because she'd chew the wood but you could look for a large aquarium and make a diy meshed lid. Junglepets make tanks or check ads for a large second hand fishtank.
I don't think sprays work and could do more harm than good by irritating damaged skin even more.
Hiya, thank you for your advice. I'll definitely try putting cardboard in the corner where she chews. That's a good point about the spray damaging her skin more and it doesn't seem to work so I'll stop using it. If all else fails I will look into getting her a new glass tank. Thanks again
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