If you want to keep your rat happy and healthy, it is important to clean his cage. Most people know that the cage needs to be completely cleaned every week, but there are also some things you should clean each and every day.

If there are any hard surfaces in the cage, they should be wiped clean each day. This is most common in cages with multiple levels, where some levels aren’t covered in bedding.

Litter boxes should be cleaned out each and every day. If your pet is still learning to use them, leave a little waste behind.

You should wipe the food dish clean, and you should rinse and refill the water bottle. To make this even easier, have a few around so you can place them in the dishwasher.

For more cleaning tips, schedule an appointment with your veterinary clinic Livonia MI, the Healthy Pet Company - Country Ridge.