Just add a potty in each corner that the hamster is using instead of trying to force him to that one corner. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. Here at Small Pet Select, we like to say, “when you provide a good litter, your pets will be relieved! If you use a cardboard container as a litter box, you will need to replace it about once a week, as urine will soak into the cardboard over time.

Litter is what you put on the base of the cage: bedding is what the hamster uses for his nest/bed (some science papers confuse the two).Pedrita (hammy) wakes up, pees, has a sand bath and is ready to go, every early morning and late night! If you use a litter tray don't use the granules sold for them as they aren't really safe, just put normal substrate or sand in it.

Does not clump (Clay-based cat litters could cause a nasty blockage if your hammy ingested the material. You should also note if the cage is rather large and your hamster is using more than one corner to go to the bathroom. It helps to keep your pet’s home clean and hygienic, encouraging your small pet to litter in a specific area as trained using the original Hamster Toilet.

If the litter container is soiled when you take out the litter, take the opportunity to clean it with a cloth and soapy water. This is an important step, as your hamster may ignore the potty if you simply place it at random in his cage. If you notice that your hamster is trying to stuff his litter into his mouth, change the litter option, as some types can scratch the cheek pouches. Another common reason that a hamster may be uncooperative is if the cage is rather large and the hamster is using more than one corner.