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Cedar is not recommended. You may see pet stores using cedar or pine shavings as bedding for ferrets. Cedar shavings harbor bacteria and can cause allergies and respiratory problems in ferrets, also pine and other woods produce dust. Wood shavings are completely unnecessary for ferrets, you can use clean towels or old T-shirt for sleeping. Cedar shavings, white and yellow pines, release volatile hydrocarbons which can affect animals. Plicatic acid, a volatile hydrocarbon, results in Asthma in humans and rabbits. Other hydrocarbons result in changes in the liver, which may impair its ability to detoxify certain drugs, including various anesthetic agents. Scientists over the years have alluded to possible carcinogenicity in cedar shavings.
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Are cedar chips toxic to ferrets?
I am not sure, if they are actually toxic, but they are definitely bad for ferret lungs and skin.
Can you use bird seed for your ferrets litter box?
Bird seed is not appropriate to use for a ferrets litter box. Use litter made specifically for ferrets
Is bio spot safe for use on ferrets?
care of ferrets
How do ferrets use their pouch?
Ferrets, unlike kangaroos, do NOT have a pouch..
Did ferrets use to be wild?
Yes, ferrets were wild before they were domesticated
Did the Romans use ferrets?
Yes, the Romans used ferrets for rabbit hunting.
Where can you get ferret bedding from?
At most pet stores or on the internet (ferret.com, ferret depot.com). Ferrets like bedding that is soft and they can burrow into. They like to sleep covered up. You can use material you already have like t-shirts, flannel material, etc. as long as it's a fine weave. Ferrets are prone having their nails hang and get caught on loose woven fabrics sometimes causing injuries. Do not use any wood chips (cedar, pine), it can cause respiratory problems in ferrets.
Can you use baby shampoo on ferrets?
No. Ferrets have extremely sensitive skin and should only be washed with shampoo which is made specifically for ferrets
Can you use a Kings Island pass to get into Cedar Point?
You cannot use a regular King's Island pass at Cedar Point. However, if you buy a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass, it can be used at any Cedar Fair park, including Cedar Point.
Will pine shavings kill a ferret?
No, not recommended. You may see pet stores using cedar or pine shavings as bedding for ferrets. Cedar shavings harbor bacteria and can cause allergies and respiratory problems in ferrets, also pine and other woods produce dust. Wood shavings are completely unnecessary for ferrets, you can use clean towels or old T-shirt for sleeping. Cedar shavings, white and yellow pines, release volatile hydrocarbons which can affect animals. Plicatic acid, a volatile hydrocarbon, results in asthma in humans and rabbits. Other hydrocarbons result in changes in the liver, which may impair its ability to detoxify certain drugs, including various anesthetic agents. Scientists over the years have alluded to possible carcinogenicity in cedar shavings. Absolutely not. Wood shavings are usually made of pine, which is a very dusty wood. If small animals like ferrets, rabbits, etc. come into excessive contact with very dusty materials (such as wood shavings and cat-grade clay litter) this can get into their lungs and dry them up. And that can end up very badly if not caught in time. Short answer: no wood shavings.
Can ferrets use cat toothpaste?
Yes, any enzyme toothpaste specifically for cats or dogs works fine on ferrets.
Why did the northwest tribes use cedar trees to many items for everyday use?
Cedar trees grew well in the area's climate
