Is pinewood safe?

[Chip_Milo_Gus]

I know that pine wood shavings can be harmful with odors and dust, but are pinewood chew toys safe for guinea pigs?

 

[Zorro1]

No, sorry. Pinewood is not safe for guinea pigs to chew. Instead try chew toys that are made of safe woods like Oak, Maple, Elder and Willow.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Kiln dried pine is fine. Some people prefer to avoid it and it can cause sensitivities in some but others use it perfectly safely.
I'm not sure oak is safe - some places say it is toxic others say it is ok - might be one of the ones to ‘if in doubt, leave it out’.
Apple branches and willow branches are definitely perfectly safe for piggies to chew on.

 

[Chip_Milo_Gus]

Thanks! Also, is China fir any different from regular fir? And in that case, is it safe for guinea pigs to chew on?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Thanks! Also, is China fir any different from regular fir? And in that case, is it safe for guinea pigs to chew on?

I don’t know but you don’t need to buy wooden things for them to chew on. The best thing for them to chew is hay.
However for enrichment, something like a carrot cottage or hay cube are usually enjoyed by piggies and are perfectly safe