This mulch is essentially a mixture of peat moss and
pine wood shavings.
Look for products such as aspen or
pine wood shavings (commonly used for guinea pigs or mice) or soft paper litter such as Yesterday's News.
In addition, there has been some research to indicate that cedar and
pine wood shavings can cause respiratory problems in hamsters.
There are several kinds of bedding, but
pine wood shavings are great, because they are non-toxic and absorbent.
Not exact matches
It's easy to use and works well with
pine pellets,
wood shavings, or puppy pads.
Shredded paper towels, pelleted paper products, oat hulls, wheat grass and
wood shavings (other than
pine or cedar) are the best bedding materials to use.
Aspen is a finer
wood shaving than
pine and cedar and many owners still enjoy the absorbency and aroma it offers in addition to how inexpensive it is.
If you use
wood shavings, avoid cedar and
pine.
When choosing bedding or a litter substrate, it is important to not use
wood shavings (such as
pine or cedar) or cat litter.
because I'm really worried if it's made of
pine or cedar
wood shavings.
Cedar and other soft
wood shavings, including
pine, emit fumes that may be dangerous to small mammals like hamsters and gerbils.
«We sell them in 40 - pound bags,» said Gephart, who also noted that
wood shavings, specifically aspen or bleached
pine, remain popular with customers.
When choosing bedding for a sugar glider's nest area, avoid aromatic
woods or
shavings such as cedar or nonkiln - dried
pine.
Our newest hamster (we have two) is having trouble with his poop and the
wood shavings (pet store recommended
pine) sticking to his butt.
Pine and cedar
wood shavings can cause respiratory infections so should not be used as floor covering, although
pine can be safer if it is kiln dried.
DO NOT use
wood shavings or litter like
pine or cedar as they also can cause health issues.
Restructuraziun, 2014, Exhibition view - Kunstmuseum Olten 2014,
pine -
wood -
shavings,
pine - needles,
pine - bark, 600 x 900 cm