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i use back-2-nature because it is litter and bedding at the same time and my hamsters love to dig and nest in it to let you know about some bedding that is safe and dangerous here is some:
safe:
woodshavings (cheap)aspen small is fine do not use reptile variety
hemp-based ( cheap)dust free lasts longer than wood shavings
barley straw (mid priced)no sharp points like compessed straw and dust free
corn granulated based ( expensive)heavier and spreads around the cage
paper based (expensive)dust free flushable and good odor control
dangerous bedding:
pine
cedar
softwood based
cat litter
scented beddings
compressed straw
dangerous nesting materials:
fluffy beddings
materials that do not dissolve in water
J-cloth
paper based cat litter
What else can I help you with?
Why do hamsters have saw dust in their cages?
saw dust is something that lots of people use as bedding. I use saw dust for my hamsters bedding!
What type of bedding do hamsters use?
all of them
Should you put ripped up tiolet paper in a hamsters bed?
You have to be careful what sorts of bedding you use for hamsters. Soft bedding can actually get twisted up and get caught around the hamsters intestines. Its better to buy bedding from the pet shops that are safe to use. The best sorts are the torn up jay cloth bedding.
Is newspaper toxic to hamsters?
Yes, newspaper ink can be toxic to hamsters if ingested, so it is not recommended as bedding material. It's best to use safe bedding options for hamsters like aspen shavings, paper-based bedding, or commercial hamster bedding from pet stores.
Why are Chinese dwarf hamsters allergic to pine bedding?
Pine bedding can increase respiratory problems in hamsters.
What do hamsters sleep with?
Dwarf hamsters - each other and on suitable hamster bedding. Syrian - on their own and on suitable hamster bedding.
Are wood shavings the best bedding for dwarf hamsters?
yes u can use sawdust with any breed of hamsters
Is care fresh hamster bedding safe for robo dwarf hamsters?
in my experience, care fresh bedding is THE BEST bedding for ANY type of small animal. so ,yes. But one thing, never use anything other than aspen, it is not good for hamsters.
Why does your hamsters bedding stick to the bottom of her cage?
Because when hamsters poo or wee on their bedding it gets pressed down and squashed! Xx
Is KAYTEE soft granule blend bedding good for hamsters?
No, soft bedding should not be used! You should try carefresh. Never use cedar!
Why not use pebbles as hamster beddings?
Hamsters use bedding to sleep in. They make piles of it and dig in to sleep. Would they want to sleep in a mound of pebbles? No, pebbles won't work as bedding!
Can you put cedar bedding in dwarf hamster cage?
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
