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Jose Chinchilla

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Stinky cage?
« on: February 10, 2012, 11:12:52 AM »
Is it safe to sprinkle a little baby cornstarch powder on all the bedding in Jose's cage to help eliminate odor?
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Re: Stinky cage?
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2012, 08:56:36 PM »
i don't know\ about starch, but i know pdz is safe.

sorry i couldn't be more help
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Re: Stinky cage?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2012, 09:33:36 PM »
I'm not sure what to use but I would think corn starch could make it worse since it gives mold and bacteria a medium to grow in. There could be other factors at play like poor ventilation in the room. How often do you change your bedding?
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Re: Stinky cage?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2012, 09:18:11 PM »
i have a small litter box, so it depends on how quick it gets yukky.. sometimes 2ce a week sometimes one.. i ues carefreesh, i think it works great, thankfully no one eats it
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Re: Stinky cage?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2012, 10:32:30 AM »
Quote from: jmdebb on February 10, 2012, 08:56:36 PM
i don't know\ about starch, but i know pdz is safe.

sorry i couldn't be more help
jean

What is pdz?
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Re: Stinky cage?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2012, 12:07:27 PM »
It is a stall deodorizer and freshner for horses. I've heard of it but never used it for my own (horse). As long as it doesn't have a strong smell and you do it lightly under bedding it should be okay
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