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is that ok to use or will they eat it or get strangled?

2006-08-17 08:33:50 · 11 answers · asked by Chelsea- gottalovehamsters:) 1 in Pets Other - Pets

11 answers

It is fine.

2006-08-17 08:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by Stormhaley of Steelers 4 · 1 1

i dont c how it could strangle them but its not absorbent enough, and as stated earlier the inks can be harmful. carefresh, aspen, or corncob are best. NO PINE OR CEDAR --anyone who tells u its is ok hasnt researched well & should be ignored. also plain toilet tissue--scott or the storebrand plain 1000 roll sheets are great fro their bedding. just give them a few pieces at a time & let them shred it.

if u cant afford to buy the right product u shouldnt have a hamster. aspen bedding is only abou $4 at walmart & lasts for months. if it's just temporary until u get to the store, like 2 days--unscented, plain, dye-free toilet tissue/paper towels or plain white typing paper.

2006-08-17 15:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by galaxygurl 4 · 0 0

Hamsters are nest builders and a steady supply of fresh strips of tissue or newspaper (with soy-based ink) allows them to build a secure and comfortable spot in a corner of their enclosure or in their hiding house. Hay, from shops or even fresh from the garden, is also a valuable building material for cozy hamster nests, but is discouraged unless guaranteed to be pesticide-free.

Hamster bedding materials made of fluffy cotton cloth are extremely dangerous, as they can tangle around the hamster's neck and limbs as well as pose a choking hazard. If swallowed, they cannot be broken down by the hamster's digestive system.

A sand bath can provide hamsters with entertainment and help them groom. In the desert (their natural habitat) hamsters will roll around in the sand, which cleans their coats and prevents them from getting too oily. Dwarf hamsters in particular enjoy this activity. A sand bath can be made by filling a dish with clean sand. It is important to use a dish that will not tip over. Heavy ceramic and metal dishes are preferred. Chinchilla sand is often available in pet stores and can be used for hamsters, but sand that is powdery or dusty should be avoided as it will pose a hazard to a hamster's respiratory system.

Regular cleaning of a hamster's home is crucial for the hamster's health. The home must be cleaned at least once a week by replacing the soiled bedding where necessary. Hamsters are fairly neat in their bathroom habits if their enclosure is regularly cleaned. They choose one small location in which to urinate and defecate, making cleaning simple. The cages of dwarf hamsters may require slightly less-frequent cleaning (perhaps once every two weeks), and may have many (usually hidden) places used as toilets.

2006-08-17 15:39:56 · answer #3 · answered by DanE 7 · 0 0

cedar wood shavings are much better for a couple of reasons. they reduce the odor of hamster waste and are not poisonous like the inks in newspaper

2006-08-17 17:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by jesse_not_war 2 · 0 0

Note, most newspapers have switched to the use of soy ink for their black and white pages -so those are safe to use. Just don't use the shiny or color parts of the newspaper

2006-08-17 15:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It is not ok, but the issue is with the inks. Eating the paper itself isn't bad, and strangulation isn't a worry. The inks can be poisonous to them, so consuming the ink could poison them, or it can soak through their feet. The same is a danger with birds.

2006-08-17 15:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Try wood shavings instead. Hamsters can't read so the newspapers won't do them any good.

2006-08-17 15:39:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

You would be better off buying a product called Carefresh bedding as it is much better at absorbing odors.

2006-08-17 15:39:27 · answer #8 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 1 0

it should be fine. My various rodents seem to prefer it to anything else - just tear the paper into thin strips. Better to tear than use a shredder or guillotine ... think papercuts! :)

2006-08-17 15:41:15 · answer #9 · answered by Kris R 1 · 0 1

It's safe to use it, but cedar chips are much better:)

2006-08-17 15:39:41 · answer #10 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 0 1

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