Hi.

I work at a Petsmart, but not one that sells ferrets.

The cages are designed to have air filtering through, to reduce the
stink and circulate the air. If the system is working correctly, it
does keep air circulated. Fresh air would be better, in my opinion.
When you have rats or ferrets in those cages, as well as guinea pigs,
the cages need to be cleaned every day in order for the odor to be
down. The cages are cleaned once a week but "spot cleaned" when they
need it at busier stores.

The problem with this system is that it keeps the tanks very humid,
not good for the ferrets at all.

The temperature inside the cages can also rise without you knowing,
if the fan breaks, let's say (or the controller). This is why I check
on the animals periodically.

I like Petsmart's version MUCH better. Plus, at least then, the people
can know that ferrets DO have an odor, good or bad. I think that, more
than any other reason, has kept a significant number of people from
buying them who otherwise might have from a cage where the poo odor
was masked.

Laryssa

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