my rat wheel squeaks we my mice run on it so i put some Vasoline cream on it to stop it from squeaks. will this hurt them?
2007-08-19 19:55:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
I would not advise vaseline, try something that will not harm them if they lick it like cooking oil.
2007-08-19 20:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vasoline probably isn't the best thing to use, but if you've already done it I don't think it will be a big deal this once. Just make sure there is not too much excess on the wheel that they can lick off.
Next time, try using a cooking oil, like olive or vegetable oil. You can also use a little butter or animal fat.
2007-08-19 20:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by GoldfishPond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A light vegtable oil should be used, its cheap, effective, and harlmess to the animal. Once you wash the wheel it will come off, but then just put another small amount on and the wheel will stop squeaking for another short time
2007-08-20 02:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We use cooking spray to keep our mouse wheel from squeaking.
2007-08-19 21:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think vasoline will hurt if they would even lick it but next time use veggie oil ...
2007-08-20 00:57:38 · answer #5 · answered by Thia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably won't hurt them unless they eat it. Just in case, keep a pet poison control telephone number around.
2007-08-23 16:33:59 · answer #6 · answered by awesome gigi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would use Olive Oil, because it won't go off and is actually good for them!
2007-08-19 20:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Liv54 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
as long as you oiled the hub where it all fits together
2007-08-20 10:43:17 · answer #8 · answered by beachy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋