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Why do my mice smell? Are products and cage bedding safe for them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 27 years and 7 months old

Can u use a certain product on mice if it not saying not for animal use sometimes my mice do smell what causes it r cage granules ok long as they don't eat it

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 5th, 2017

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would definitely avoid any product that says it is not animal safe. Mice are fastidious groomers, & will consume anything left on their bodies. You must clean the cage & replace any bedding that is soiled immediately to control odors. If the cage is clean, the mice will not smell too bad. If the cage granules indicate they can be used with mice, then by all means use it. Otherwise, use a rodent friendly substrate to keep your mice happy & healthy. Take care.

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