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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.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoPine shavings would probably kill a ferret. Pine shavings is a very dusty wood. If small animals like ferrets 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. Cedar shavings harbor bacteria that could cause Allergies and respiratory problems in ferrets. Pine and other woods also produce dust.
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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∙ 14y agoWe do. I think its pine shavings. But we bought it from the store.
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∙ 8y agoPine bedding should be avoided for ferrets. Pine bedding and litter can cause respiratory illnesses and skin irritation in ferrets.
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∙ 13y agoFerrets cannot not use pine bedding or any other wood products, it could cause respiratory problems. Ferrets like bedding that is soft, like old tee shirts or linens.
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Is pine shavings tax or no tax?
yes tax
Is pine wood shavings harmful to rats?
yes
Is pine shavings healthy for chickens?
Yes. Pine shavings are fine for use as bedding. They are absorbent and clean smelling. Easy to dispose of right into the garden as they make wonderful fertilizer.
Are Cypress shavings good for chicks?
For baby chicks only use pine or hardwood shavings, redwood shavings have a natural chemical in them that will make the chicks sick.
What are some of the uses for pine shavings?
You can put pine shavings on top of soil to make your garden look better in the rain when the soil turns to a brown paste, and when it's sunny, brightens up your garden.
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.
Does fruite kill a ferret?
no fruit doesn't kill a ferret the only think not to feed a ferret is meat any type of meat
What if a rabbit eats cedar shavings?
A small amount of cedar shavings won't harm the bunny, although cedar shavings aren't the best choice for litter. Pine or aspen are better for the rabbit.
What shavings are best for hamsters?
any shavings EXCEPT cedar that will kill your hamster very quickly
Would a ferret kill?
A ferret might kill any rodent, birds, small snake or reptiles, maybe bugs.
Can a ferret be killed by a loud noise?
no. it may just scare the ferret but not kill it
Why did Hitler kill a ferret?
Because the Ferret looked just like your mother.
