Bedding question
Bedding question2007-11-24 21:58:20
I use pine bedding, is it really as bad as people tend to say? My hamster is quite comfortable in it. If not, then which is the best bedding I could use?
Answers:Your hamster may be comfortable in it and it definitely smells good, however, like Cedar bedding, Pine can cause respitory problems with any small animals. He/she may be okay now, but it could affect his/hers health in the long run. My recommendation is Aspen bedding, Carefresh/Total Comfort animal bedding or Kaytee Soft-Sorbant bedding which you can buy at any pet store. You can get the Aspen at Walmart and any store of the like.
your hamster could look comfy in it, but it's harmful to its health. my friend had three gerbils and she used pine and cedar bedding. her gerbils died in a year. i use the bedding that is made from wood pulp. it's a little more expensive but it's worth it. the brand is Healthy Pet. it works great for my pets because it's dust free. it also controls odor so you don't have to change it that often. its three times more absorbent than wood shavings.
I have herd that pine bedding if it is digested that it could get stuck in their bellys and then they would be put down.Carefresh seems to be one of the best beddings.
i use a paper bedding that i get from petco. its naturally compressed paper that comes in different colors blue pink etc. its real easy to cleanup. and its cheap to buy as well
Both pine & cedar can be dangerous for your hamster & even though he seems comfy it's probably scratchier than Carefresh, Total Comfort or one of the many other beddings you can use. They don't cost much more than pine or cedar, especially if you get the largest size available. It's a small price to pay for the little guy's comfort & safety.