Approved Hamster Enrichment Items

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1 Hamster Enrichment Items Socialization Cat, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Social Pair or group housing of animals and positive human interaction is considered socialization. Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 1 of 8

2 Huts Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat Shelter Plastic boxes that allow animals to enter and be sheltered Sanitize every 2 weeks Nestlet Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Rat Burrow Square piece of cotton torn apart and used for nesting material Dispose and replace when soiled Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 2 of 8

3 Nylabone Dog, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat Gnaw Made of a hard plastic and comes in a variety of sizes, may be hung from cage/run or placed on the floor. Sanitize every 2 weeks clean when needed. Dispose of when toy is destroyed. Paper/Cardboard Cat, Chicken, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Swine Manipulanda Can be used to make a variety of different enrichment devices or can be used for shelter. Replace and dispose of when soiled Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 3 of 8

4 Plastic Balls Cat, Cow, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Manipulanda Various shapes and sizes. These can have holes and hay or other appropriate food treats can be inserted to prompt foraging behavior, may be hung on the side or front of cage/run. Sanitize every 2 weeks Chain link should be no more than 3 links long. PVC Pipe Cat, Dog, Ferret, Frog, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Manipulanda Can be used for a variety of different purposes including: foraging devices and shelter. Sanitize every 2 weeks Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 4 of 8

5 Radio Dog, Gerbil, Hamster, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine Sensory Music or other appropriate sounds played for animals to reduce startle reflex and increase interest in environment Keep in an area where the item will not be soiled or wet. Rodent Foraging Box Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Rat Forage Rectangular box filled with envirodry Replace and dispose of when soiled Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 5 of 8

6 Tubes Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Rat Shelter Tubes are made from cardboard and come in a variety of sizes. Tubes may be used as chewing devices, shelter or to build nests. Replace when soiled or at cage change Jingle Bell Balls and Double Jingle Bell Balls Cat, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Rabbit, Rat Manipulanda Small, round balls containing a bell, may be placed on floor of cage. Sanitize every 2 weeks Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 6 of 8

7 Envirodry Gerbil, Hamster, Mouse, Rabbit, Rat Burrow Shredded paper used for nesting Dispose and replace when soiled Various Food Treats Cat, Dog, Ferret, Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Mouse, Non-human Primate, Rabbit, Rat, Sheep, Swine Gnaw Treats that are used to increase the novelty of an enrichment item, increase foraging opportunitie, may be used for training and positive reinforcement. Treats may be frozen. Ensure lab has approved the treat prior to offering to animals. If not immediately consumed, remove and discard Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 7 of 8

8 Wood Blocks Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Rabbit, Rat Gnaw Wood blocks are used by various species to satisfy the need for gnawing and chewing. Replace and dispose when soiled or at cage change Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Page 8 of 8