What wood shavings are good for a hamster?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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. ;)

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

yes it is perfectly safe.

Answer 9

yes