I've heard it is bad for them and good so i don't really know, i would prefer no about it but the good side they said was if it was kiln-dried.
Pine bedding can increase respiratory problems in hamsters.
Carefresh bedding is best. Bedding containing pine or cedar may cause problems to the hamster's respiratory system.
Dwarf hamsters typically do well with bedding made of paper-based materials like paper pellets or shredded paper. Avoid using cedar or pine shavings as they can be harmful to hamsters' respiratory systems. Make sure the bedding is at least a few inches deep to allow for burrowing and nesting.
Noooooooo its really bad it even say in books the pine and cedar are really bad it has poison to the hamsters lungs, if you want to be safe i suggest you get careFRESH which is soft and good absorbency and odor control or aspen but i suggest careFRESH
The best bedding material for hamsters, focusing on comfort and safety, is aspen shavings. They are soft, absorbent, and safe for hamsters to burrow in without causing respiratory issues. Avoid cedar and pine shavings as they can be harmful to hamsters.
First of all, DO NOT USE PINE!!!!! Second, do some research and if necessary buy some medicine or go see your vet. Also, change your bedding ASAP to either Carefresh or other paper materials (i have Boxo at the moment) or Aspen. Those are both fine. Pine and Cedar are bad for your hamsters health. P.S. You can also use Kiln Dried Pine bedding but in your situation i wouldn't use any pine
A Teddy Bear Hamster's real name is a Syrian Hamster. Syrian Hamsters are often allergic to cedar and pine. That's why these should be used as bedding, chew toys, etc.
Dwarf hamsters - each other and on suitable hamster bedding. Syrian - on their own and on suitable hamster bedding.
yes,but only sometime try buying care freash bedding it doesnt harm hamsters and it actually keeps them warm and happy :)
Because when hamsters poo or wee on their bedding it gets pressed down and squashed! Xx
The best types of wood chips to use as bedding for a hamster are aspen and kiln-dried pine. These types of wood are safe for hamsters and do not contain harmful oils or chemicals that can be harmful to their health. It is important to avoid cedar and other aromatic woods, as they can be toxic to hamsters.
saw dust is something that lots of people use as bedding. I use saw dust for my hamsters bedding!