Review: Woodshavings

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Hi have never again bought wood shaving, since my rabbit Angel died from kidney failure due to using that horrible stuff (shavings).

My dad then refered me to a book that listed all the problems with it, like barmy4boars has. I felt so guilty and made sure i got rid of every single piece on wood shaving out of my hutches.

So for this reason wood shavings get a MINUS 10 * from me!

Please people stop using it...you'll feel awful when something happens and you didn't stop using it becuase you haven't had a problem YET!

Every life is precious and if something could put their life in jepordy, why do it?
 
I'm very anti-woodshavings since getting my rats and learning how dusty it is and how badly it efefcts rodents respiratory systems.
I give this 0 stars
 
Guinea-Tia-Flossie said:
Hi have never again bought wood shaving, since my rabbit Angel died from kidney failure due to using that horrible stuff (shavings).
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how has that got to do with shavings? O_o

I mean I can see links between breathing problems and dusty shavings, or some infections.. but kidney failure? thats a new one.
I always thought that kidney problems come because of too much calcium, dehydration, or bladder infections...

Please explain! (sorry about your rabbit btw :( )
 
gypsyhugh said:
I buy a bale of shavings from an equestrian suppliers £5 for a huge bale which has the dust extracted I dont seem to have a problem using this ****
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yup i get the same kind of bale,and the same with hay and it lasts forever,Ive had no probs so far with either
 
i cant stand wood shavings my pigs sneezed constantly when i kept them on this and they were always itchy i have to say * 1 star
 
i use the dust extracted woodshavings - have only had my guinea pigs for 2 weeks but they seem fine on it

**** 4 stars
 
ive always used wood shaving a hay in the corner
never any problems *****
 
I always have used wood shavings with no problems to my piggies but I have had awfull dry hands so from today I have swiched to megazorb.
 
i think shavings are brill they are cheep and the guineas love it (well mine do) i give 5 ***** stars
 
I hate wood shavings - way too dusty for my liking (no matter how much it says they've been dust extracted!) and I've found they dry skin out, my hamster also sneezed constantly when living on them. I think they are okay in litter trays or mixed with another bedding but not on there own..so only 1 star from me

* 1 star
 
I use Aspen for all my other pets and they seem to do fine in it. But if it causes respritory problems for a guinea pig..then I am not so sure :-\ Is Aspen worth it or no?
 
I am now using wood shavings and they are cheap and do the job good! I use a bunch since i cover the whole floor in it and clean the cage once a week, and i can buy a huge bag for about 3 dollars.
I give it *****(5)
 
There is an interesting article that has been written about wood shavings, that actually has some interesting information about it.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/1155/Pine.html

When you consider that millions of people use it for a lot of different species of Rodents with no problems, and I have to say I have used Pine shavings for my animals for years with no problems, and that's Hamsters (four different species), Rats, Mice, Gerbils, GP's, Guenthers Voles, yet there are a lot of sites that quote this information that its bad for their animals. I know of Hamster breeders that have used pine for 30 years and more, with no effects on their animals. The article above makes for interesting reading. Right now I'm using Aubiose, as its easier and cheaper for me to get.
 
I have used wood shavings since I first got my piggy crumpet almost 3 years ago. I have never had a problem with it and my piggy smells really good after I have cleaned out her cage and put in fresh shavings.


I give it 4 stars ****

-Me :)
 
I have used wood shavings for 40+ years and i have never had a piggy with skin problems but i do cover the shavings with hay
 
Fuzzypiggywiggy said:
I have used wood shavings since I first got my piggy crumpet almost 3 years ago. I have never had a problem with it and my piggy smells really good after I have cleaned out her cage and put in fresh shavings.


I give it 4 stars ****

-Me :)
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The reason your pig smells nice is the pine oil. The more oil, the stronger the smell. Pine oil is known to cause skin irritation in humans and also breathing problems so multiply the effects by a large number and you can guess what it does to the sensitive skins and little lungs of piggies.

I recommend that you take a handful of shavings and rub it into your hands for a couple of minutes - the result is dry, itchy skin. It's not nice.
 
I have used shavings and shredded paper. When I move and have a garden and space for a washing line, I hope to use vet bed again :)
 
i think wood shavings are good as they are easy to clean up easy to get hold of and also quite cheap in some places!

i goive wood shavings: **** Stars
 
iv always used sawdust as it soaks up there pee its easy to clean up and iv never had any bother with it is there any other cheap options anyone can tell me so i can chop and change ?

i give woodshavings **** 4stars
 
I have never and would never use them. I have no evidence of them causing ill to piggies but my pigs live indoors and woodshvings are really messy! + I hate the smell.
No stars
 
what else do you suggest using instead of woodshavings?

i noticed today one of my piggies had a red sore on the bottom of her foot do you think it is something to do with the woodshavings?
 
It could be. I have never used woodshavings but some people say it causes skin dryness and respiratory problems. Personally i use newspaper (about 3 layers) and hay. The piggies love it as they can bury themselves under it and of course they eat it too. :) I find it really easy to clean out too, just roll up the newspaper and hay together.
Give it a go.

L
 
i would never use shavings with any rodent, i did at the start but quickly changed as think it can cause them to sneeze, give them respiratory problems and small pieces of shavings can get stuck in their eyes, i have also heard that mites can sometimes be found in sawdust allthough I'm not too sure...
i find hay is they best thing for them, humbug and the degus are both on it and as well as being their bedding they like to eat at it as well! :)
 
but is it ok to use hay all around the hutch because at the moment i am only using it in their bedroom and woodshavings in the main bit?
 
well humbug is on newspaper and has hay at one half of his cage but it usually ends up everywere! lol i put newspaper on the floor first as it soaks up wee and its easier to clean out the cage as u just roll the paper up with everything in it! the degus are basically the same, they just have hay all over their floor as they eat a bit more of it
 
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