i have been useing chips for her bed but i don't like it can i use bedding that i use for my hampster what do u use ?????(it is green soft chips that i won't to use )
2006-08-23 15:30:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i have not used wood chips
2006-08-24 05:39:37 · update #1
hamsters and guinea pigs should be kept on hardwood shavings like Aspen or some type of bedding not made from softwoods like Pine or Cedar.
They are both very bad for the respiratory system of small animals. If you can imagine your bedroom with the overpowering smell of pine sol or cedar you will understand what it must be like for the small furry ones.
The soft green chips are chlorophyll enhanced pine chips and they are not good.
Here is a link to the types of beddings for small animals and descriptions. Both good and bad.
http://ratguide.com/care/environment/cage_bedding_litter.php
I know the link is for rat cages, but the information (sans the litterbox stuff) is the same for all small animals.
2006-08-23 15:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Zoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can use the same thing for the guinea pig as for the hamster. I don't like the wood chips as well as some stuff made by Kaytee it is a softsorb stuff that is grey looking in color. It is smaller and helps with odors and is cheaper too.
2006-08-23 15:34:50 · answer #2 · answered by bcringler 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to swear by ability of Carefresh. I only presently found some thing i like greater advantageous. it fairly is SoftSorbent by ability of Kaytee. It is obtainable in a undeniable unscented type and now they have 3 scented ones. they have have been given rose, mint, and lavender. i in my opinion do no longer only like the scent of rose or lavender so i've got only offered the mint. It smells fairly stable, all of them have fairly bits of despite plant they scent like in them. so which you already comprehend it fairly is genuine and not some chemical compounds. in addition they have bits of shade, pink pink and green. It fairly lasts lots longer than Carefresh and absorbs the scent and wetness greater advantageous. I examined it. Carefresh lasts some week at the same time as this would bypass 2-3 weeks. And the heady scent lasts for a protracted time. of direction you're able to nonetheless replace bedding a week, i grow to be only sorting out the type.
2016-11-05 12:05:58 · answer #3 · answered by dopico 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do morons post on here? DON'T USE CEDAR BEDDING. The webs will tell you all you need to know about taking care of piggies. I used to use them and my piggies are over 6 years old.
2006-08-23 17:10:06 · answer #4 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when i had my guinea pig i use to use any sort of shredded paper which she use to love cause she could lie on it or get under it to run around or hide if she wanted to hope i was of some help have a good day
2006-08-23 15:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by kym 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had a guinea pig and u can use almost all chips for her.they like boxes,smallones that they can go into and hide. and also chew them. :P
2006-08-23 15:45:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wood chips? NEVER use that as it can cause breathing problems with small animals!!!
otherwise i dont understand your question
2006-08-23 17:13:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
natural pine works good for my hamsters and my guinea pigs cedar is also a good one to
2006-08-23 16:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by jUgGaLette!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a local pet shop.
look up "pets" or "pet supplies" in a phone book
they'll tell u a professional answer on what to use.
good luck!
2006-08-23 15:36:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
use these little i guess u can say cotton pads or sum sort of cotton thing they have they in the hamster isle at petsmart
2006-08-23 15:34:09 · answer #10 · answered by yep yep yep 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋