Gerbils are one of the easiest small animal to look after. Because their little bodies have adapted to have limited amounts of food and water, they waste very little body fluid, excreting only concentrated urine and dry feces. If kept in a gerbilarium, with lots of absorbent bedding, the animals can live in sanitary conditions much longer than their other small animal counter parts.
It is important, however, to check DAILY for stale food, which should be removed. Also check the water bottle regularly, as gerbils are prone to piling litter underneath them which can cause them to leak.
Here are some tips to help you make sure you keep your gerbils cage clean and hygienic:
Every day
Remove all stale food and check water bottle.
Once a week
Check for dirty bedding and remove.
Bedding
There are many types of bedding available fror gerbils but the best are natural products that are dust extracted to reduce irritation to the eyes, nose and respiaratory system when the gerbils burrow.
Dust bath
Gerbils evolved in dry climates and they love to have a dust bath. Place a high quality sand, such as Charlie Chinchilla Bathing Sand, into a box or bowl, and let your gerbil roll around and flip over. They will thoroughly enjoy themselves and the sand will help to keep their coats healthy by removing excess oils. Remove the bathing sand after each session. You can offer them a bath weekly or daily.