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Guinea pig bedding is important for your pet


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especially for its rest and elimination. Various types of bedding can be used. You can select from hay, paper, and shavings. Below is a short guide to choosing the correct bedding to make you

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Shavings

If you want to save on the cost, try using wood shavings. There are choices such as pine pellets, aspen and pine shavings. However, in choosing these types, you have to be aware that dust is may accumulate in the guinea pig run. When you plan to use pine shavings, before placing it on the cage, expose them first to the air. Also, if you decide to use shavings, make sure that your cage has good ventilation. This will lessen the possibility of an allergic reaction for your cavy.

Hay

The next type of guinea pig bedding is hay. Aside from being a bedding, it can also serve as food for your pet since they love to eat hay. However, if you choose this, be sure that it is not moldy or moist. Also, if the hay is not changed everyday, your pig may be in danger as hay cannot absorb fluids very well.

Paper

Aside from these choices, you may also want to consider using paper that has been shredded. Guinea pigs just love the softness of bedding that is made of paper. Through the softness of the paper beddings, they are protected too. If you are worrying about filling the cage with dust, this is a choice to seriously consider since paper will not accumulate or make dust. One thing you need to remember, about the paper to be used is that you should ensure there is no ink in it, as this can be toxic to your pet.

Straw

Straw is alright to use for your pet’s bedding, but take away those hard straws which may injure your pet.

One type of bedding that is not good for you pet’s run is sawdust. This is not a great material because when breathed in or inhaled by your guinea pig, your pet will get ill.

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Fiona Bodington is a lifelong guinea pig lover. For more great guinea pig bedding information, visit the link above and make sure you sign up for her free mini e course which teaches you exactly what to do to raise happy and healthy guinea pig pets.

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