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Is Pine poisonous to guinea pigs?

Joe Ford

Is Pine poisonous to guinea pigs?

A Word of Caution. Cedar and pine bring a fresh smell to a guinea pig cage, but the same phenols that cause the fresh scent cause liver and kidney damage when used over time.

Can guinea pigs eat wood shavings?

Pine wood shavings (the most common kind) has oils in it (the nice smell) that can be harmful to piggies. If possible, get kiln dried pine or aspen shavings. It can also, like any lose bedding get stuck in piggies bottoms and cause trouble, but I guess hay and hair does that too.

What can you substitute for guinea pig bedding?

Guinea Pig Bedding Alternatives

  • Fleece. Image Credit: iPowahFX Studio, Wikimedia Commons.
  • Shredded Cardboard. Image Credit: byggarn.se, Shutterstock.
  • Hay. Image Credit: David Shankbone, Wikimedia Commons.
  • Straw. Image Credit: pen_ash, Pixabay.
  • Shredded Paper. Image Credit: eak_kkk, Pixabay.
  • Newspaper.

Can I use pine shavings for guinea pig bedding?

Pine wood shavings are a great bedding for your guinea pigs because they are absorbent, have a pleasant natural aroma and are a soft natural bedding that is gentle to their delicate skin.

Can I use a towel for guinea pig bedding?

Softer towels are best for guinea pigs. Do not provide your guinea pig a slightly wet or used towel. Your guinea pig can find the scent of the towel comforting, but this can be dangerous. You should always make sure that your guinea pig must be clean and dry all the time.

Can guinea pigs go without bedding?

As long as it isn’t cedar, sawdust or pine, it is completely fine. The disadvantage of these types of beddings is that they can get very messy and they aren’t very absorbent. With these beddings, your guinea pig is going to live in a dirty cage.

Can you use fleece for guinea pig bedding?

We find that custom fleece liners work best for our family and our guinea pigs. Throwing a couple of yards of fleece into the bottom of the cage isn’t really going to have the desired effect you are looking for. Some people make their own liners and use U-Haul blankets for the absorbent layer.

Do guinea pigs like hanging beds?

Our Pigs Love To Hang Out Under the Beds Guinea pigs naturally love to go under a cover. Our guinea pigs now will hang out under the flipped over beds for hours. They feel so safe and comfortable under the beds that we flip them over more than keeping them upright.

Can guinea pigs have hammocks?

Re: Do guinea pigs really use hammocks ?? They’re safe, but a lot of guinea pigs will prefer to lie underneath them.