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If you want to use wood shavings, the only safe choice is Aspen. Never use cedar or pine because they contain toxins that can cause respiratory illness such as pneumonia. Carefresh bedding is ok, although somewhat dusty. Both Aspen and Carefresh can be found in the small animal section of most pet stores

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Probably paper shreddings or just lots of sawdust. Never use fibre bedding. Its very dangerous and it killed my haster by suffocation!

I'm a different person than the person with the suffocated hamster. THATS SO SAD!!!!!!! I feel so bad for you!! i never really had alot of hamsters, most of them were my dads. i had one named Buffin. He was awesome. but he died. i don't know why. i just thought i should say that cuz were talking about dead hamsters, so...

my teddy bear hamster just died of old age. And i had a golden hamster but he got out of his cage and my cats and dogs acidentally killed him. But teddy bear and golden hamsters are the best they are sweet and fun to play with and never bit me once. i would definatly recommend golden or teddy bear hamsters. ;)

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Pine, cedar, and other aromatic wood bedding has been shown to cause tumors in small rodents. It may also cause lung problems, and may injure their feet. Most pet stores carry much safer alternatives, such as recycled paper bedding. It doesn't have the nice cedar smell, but it actually keeps the cage in better condition for a little longer. It is also much easier to spot clean. It absorbs the urine and dries, instead of allowing it to all pool at the bottom. The soiled pieces are stained, and can be easily scooped out between cage cleanings.

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Pine shavings are Ok to use as bedding, but a healthier choice would be to use aspen bedding. I used to have guinea pigs and a pet store worker told me that aspen shavings are better than any other kind, but pine is still better than cedar.

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Pine and cedar beddings, as well as scented products, can cause serious respiratory problems in small animals.

CareFRESH bedding is made from virgin reclaimed cellulose and is all natural, biodegradable and flushable in small quantities. The patented CareFRESH formula is free from dust and contaminants like pine or cedar oils, so it is safe for your small pet.

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NO! Pine wood shavings cause respitory infections. Carefresh is the healthiest

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don't use pine shavings, that causes respiratory problems, if some websites tell you to use pine wood shavings contact your vet for further instructions, I'm getting a hamster soon

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yes it is perfectly safe.

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What else can you use for bedding for a hamster?

Wood shavings or maybe even toilet paper.


Where can you get hamster bedding?

Most pet shops have good quality pet bedding. I would not recommend using fresh wood shavings or sawdust as they can be dusty and dangerous for your hamster. You can get it from blowoutbedding.com ,here a collection of bedding available where you can choose your choice bedding.


How much are supplies for a hamster?

Food: $5.59 Wood Shavings: $6.39 Cage: $25.49 Food bowl: $1.59 Waterers: $3.19 Hamster Wheel: $3.99 Hamster Ball: $7.19 You can go to Petco for more information.


What shavings are best for hamsters?

any shavings EXCEPT cedar that will kill your hamster very quickly


Will wood shavings destroy an in-sink erator?

It would not ruin your in-sink erator. It would not be good for your drain, but if you only put some wood shavings in the disposal accidentally once, it would not ruin it.


Can put old clothing in hamster cage for your hamster?

This would NOT be a good idea. Clothing can cause the animal to get tangled and trapped inside and may cause suffocation issues. Use any wood shavings for bedding or shreaded clean paper. Not newspaper as the ink on the newspaper can be toxic to small animals.


What is the best nesting for hamsters?

The best nesting for hamsters would probably be CareFRESH Ultra, because wood shavings can harm your hamster by giving it cancer or liver disease.


What are wood chips?

chips/shavings/what-have-you...of WOOD(GASP!).


What shavings are best for teddy bear hamsters?

Definitely not cedar wood shavings.


What kind of shavings are good for a pet rat?

Most any shavings, but avoid pine, cedar, and "fluffy" or "soft" bedding. You could even use shredded paper, but no newsprint or "shiny" paper. Really any shavings you could use for a gerbil or hamster.


Are living world pine shavings safe for dwarf hamsters?

yes any type of tree shavings are fine but not ones that are thin because the hamster might choke and die ;( (i miss my hamster)


How many pounds are there in a ton of wood shavings?

2000 lbs of anything makes a ton (feathers, wood shavings, mud etc.)