Pet rat/mouse respiratory hazard — ammonia buildup in infrequently cleaned cages
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- *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Good husbandry underpins the health of pet mice and rats: choosing suitable bedding and cleaning cages frequently helps ward off respiratory disease, which is worsened by elevated ammonia levels in the environment.
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