A clean cage means a happy pet! Cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing your pet's cage prevents the spread of bacteria and air-borne illness. The build up of ammonia and fecal bacteria can be extremely harmful to your pet’s respiratory system. Choosing the litter and cage bedding for your pet’s environment is important. It is important for your pet's health to have good hygiene and trimmed nails as to not get stuck on every cage accessory or cut you with their sharpness.