WinniesMom Starting Member 8 Posts
I am still new with my suggie and I wanted to know if there is anything safe to help mask the smell of sugar glider urine. My Winnie likes to urinate in her hammock, her bonding pouch, her bed, then she sleeps in them and because of that she smells like urine all the time.. I keep washing these items but as soon as they go back in the cage BAM they go back to smelling like urine. I realize she is probably just trying to make them hers but the smell is quite strong. I do not want my husband to have reason to dislike my new little baby especially since I want to find her a room mate.
WinniesMom Starting Member 8 Posts I have had her for 4 weeks. She eats fruits, Leadbeaders mix, veggies. She is very fond on grapes and apples. I think she doesn't like the smell of clean softened fleece It wouldn't be so bad but she sleeps in them after she urinates and then she has that "perfumed" smell. She definitely has a strong personality. : ) widdlecat Joey MO, USA 39 Posts I think every glider will mark a little differently. When they're in a new environment, it's natural for them to want some sort of security like familiar smells. My gliders don't like to pee or poo where they sleep as long as they can help it. If they're in the bonding pouch and need to go, they either hop out, or if they're zipped in, they wiggle around and try to get out until I get the hint. Then once they're out, they do their business. Each glider will be different as to how strong they smell, since they are individuals. Just as some people smell strong when they sweat and others smell pleasant... I actually love how my gliders smell. They remind me of the smell of deer musk and spice. I realise that a lotta people would call that an awful odor though... If you wash everything too much, your gliders will just keep trying to mark everything more fervently. It's an instinct thing that you can't really change. Don't spray air fresheners around the cage and I don't know if there's anything truly safe to use on them. I had seen something for sale at a couple websites that say they're safe on gliders, but I'd consult your vet first.
THEHYLAND Zippy Glidershorts FL, USA 4774 Posts
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