Title: Disinfect small animal quarters.
Course: Small Animal Care II (18102-II) > Section: Performing Maintenance Functions

Disinfecting should include

- wearing PPE
- selecting cleaning and disinfecting products and equipment
- cleaning the area before disinfecting
- following standard procedures for cleaning and disinfecting
- ensuring the cleaning of all five surfaces (i.e., top, bottom, front, sides, and back) of cages/kennels
- disinfecting all equipment in the animal quarters.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How often should small animal cages be cleaned?
- Why is it important to clean and disinfect a cage or kennel after each use?
- Why should animals not be put in cages or kennels that have not been cleaned since they were last used?
- Why should items in the cage be cleaned, in addition to cleaning the cage itself?
- What is the benefit of placing newspaper at the bottom of the kennel?
- Why is cedar bedding not recommended for rabbits and rodents?
- Why are pine cleaners not recommended for rabbit cages?