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Along with timothy hay another good bedding source is Kiln dried Pine Shavings. BEside being a comfortable way to sleep, it is cheeper than most bedding and guinea pigs don't need to eat it so unlike timothy hay they never have to worry about eating their pee or poo. Because that would be very nasty. Don't ever use Cedar Bedding thought it is bad for guinea pigs and can KILL them :( The cedar bedding is bad because the strong smell can cause respiratory problems.
Guinea pigs can also be kept on wood shavings (not sawdust!) and many companies also sell large bales of shredded cardboard which makes excellent piggy bedding (this is often sold for horses who are allergic to wood shavings and is usually available mail-order)
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∙ 13y ago
Good options for guinea pig bedding include paper-based bedding, aspen shavings, or fleece liners. Avoid cedar or pine shavings as they can be harmful to guinea pigs' respiratory systems. Make sure to provide enough bedding for burrowing and nesting.
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∙ 15y agoNO. The ink on the paper is toxic to the guinea pig. Use woos shavings or shredded paper bags, paper without ink on it.
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Can you use kitty litter with guinea pigs?
You should not use cat litter, pine shavings, or cedar shavings. It would be better and healthier to get a guinea pig a different bedding.
Can you use dried bamboo leaves as Guinea Pig bedding?
ye bol
Can you use a paper shredder for guinea pig bedding?
i use paper shredded with shavings for my piggies they love it
Can you use carpet as bedding for a guinea pig?
I don't think it would be a good idea. Use pine bedding from the pet store. If you use carpet they will probably bite it and strangle. I have had two guinea pigs before
Do I need bedding in my guinea pigs cage?
Yes use pine bedding NOT sawdust it is very bad for there lungs if you need any advice on guinea pigs contact a guinea pig rescue not a pet store
What do you do when you have a bad washing machine and you use towels for bedding for your Guinea pig but it plugs it?
i love you so much
Can you use homemade guinea pig bedding?
I would say yes, because it is much more cheaper.
Can guinea pigs use aspen bedding?
I believe that it is a possibility for them to be allergic to the aspen bedding. That or it is too dusty for them. I have two piggies and one of them sneezes when i use aspen bedding, but the other is perfectly fine. I hope that it isn't anything more serious than needing to buy a different type of bedding.
How do you make guinea pig treats?
you SHOULD NOT use cedar shavings for your guinea pig because they cedar shavings give off fumes the are toxic to guinea pigs and eventually suffacte them! you should apply BLACK AND WHITE newspaper on the bottom of the cage, and then your bedding on top of that.
Can you use Pantene shampoo on your guinea pig?
Sure as slong as it doesn't get into his eyes
Why does a young Guinea Pig sneeze somewhat often and eat his bedding that you use Carefresh on?
Young Guinea Pigs may sneeze if they are sensitive to dust or allergens in the bedding, especially if it's not cleaned and changed often. Eating bedding may indicate a nutritional deficiency or boredom; ensure the Guinea Pig has enough hay and fruits/vegetables in their diet, and consider providing more enrichment activities to prevent nibbling on bedding.
Is it normal for a baby guinea pig to eat his bedding?
if its beding is hay then yes it normal for any g-pig to eat hay But you should NOT use hay for bedding. Hay is to eat, you should use either aspen (NOT pine) or recycled paper bedding that you buy at the pet store. Improved: Actually, it is normal for guinea pigs to eat their bedding. I know that it is gross, but guinea pigs are supposed to eat their droppings because it gives them necessary nutrients that they don't have time to absorb the first time it goes through their bodies. Recycled paper bedding at the pet store is the best, and the best kind of hay is the KAYTEE brand Timothy hay. Hope that this helps!
