Guinea pigs are playful creatures, especially when it comes to their bedding. They are mindful of predators, even when they are scampering around and playing. To help to maintain their happiness they need the proper kind of bedding for their needs, which can include straw, paper, or shavings. Let's take a moment to look at these options for your pet's bedding.
For a cheap bedding option shredded paper is ideal. Guinea pigs seem to take to this type of bedding rather easily and it is soft for them. Shredded paper is basically dust free and soaks up urine a lot better than other options. However, it is important not to use ink laden shredded paper as this can be harmful to your guinea pig and even lethal.
For a cheap bedding option shredded paper is ideal. Guinea pigs seem to take to this type of bedding rather easily and it is soft for them. Shredded paper is basically dust free and soaks up urine a lot better than other options. However, it is important not to use ink laden shredded paper as this can be harmful to your guinea pig and even lethal.
Soft wood shavings are ideal and are number one among guinea pig owners for their pet's bedding options. They can come in two forms, either shavings or pellets.
These shavings smell great because they come from pine trees. There is a problem with dust when using wood shavings however, but the best part is that they are fairly cheap.
Some advice about wood shavings that may be helpful is to allow them to dry thoroughly before you put them in your pet's cage. Guinea pigs are allergic to the strong smell of these wood shavings and it is better to use them in a cage rather than an aquarium as some people have a tendency to do.
Hay and straw are another alternative to your pet's bedding. This option has a dual purpose for your guinea. It can be used either as bedding by them and also food. Guinea pigs eat hay which is part of their main dietary needs so you are accomplishing more than one thing with this type of bedding.
One problem with this type of bedding is moisture and mold. Make sure that it remains dry at all times because it can become spoiled rather quickly if allowed to get wet or urine soaked.
Never use sawdust as bedding for your pet and always maintai
Some advice about wood shavings that may be helpful is to allow them to dry thoroughly before you put them in your pet's cage. Guinea pigs are allergic to the strong smell of these wood shavings and it is better to use them in a cage rather than an aquarium as some people have a tendency to do.
Hay and straw are another alternative to your pet's bedding. This option has a dual purpose for your guinea. It can be used either as bedding by them and also food. Guinea pigs eat hay which is part of their main dietary needs so you are accomplishing more than one thing with this type of bedding.
One problem with this type of bedding is moisture and mold. Make sure that it remains dry at all times because it can become spoiled rather quickly if allowed to get wet or urine soaked.
Never use sawdust as bedding for your pet and always maintain a safe environment for them by keeping sharp things out of their cage so they do not injure themselves or get poked in the eyes.
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Hay and straw are another alternative to your pet's bedding. This option has a dual purpose for your guinea. It can be used either as bedding by them and also food. Guinea pigs eat hay which is part of their main dietary needs so you are accomplishing more than one thing with this type of bedding.
One problem with this type of bedding is moisture and mold. Make sure that it remains dry at all times because it can become spoiled rather quickly if allowed to get wet or urine soaked.
Never use sawdust as bedding for your pet and always maintain a safe environment for them by keeping sharp things out of their cage so they do not injure themselves or get poked in the eyes.
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