woodshavings

[joanne marie]

Hi for my guinea pigs i have started putting down wood shavings on the bottom of the cage i was told this is better to have than sawdust is this correct? Its just they sometimes nibble at the woodshavings so I'm worried, thanks

 

[Siikibam]

Sawdust shouldn’t be used for piggies so you’re correct. Hopefully they’ll stop eating the shavings eventually!

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

Yes, that's correct, sawdust is too dusty and can be inhaled and lead to respiratory problems. I use shavings which are kiln dried and dust extracted, a little bit of nibbling won't do them any harm.

 

[Claire W]

I too use wood shavings it’s sawdust that shouldn’t be used

 

[Zanzan]

The nibbling is just like when they chew on wood for their teeth it won't cause a problem.

 

[joanne marie]

The nibbling is just like when they chew on wood for their teeth it won't cause a problem.

thank you

 

[joanne marie]

The nibbling is just like when they chew on wood for their teeth it won't cause a problem.
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Sawdust shouldn’t be used for piggies so you’re correct. Hopefully they’ll stop eating the shavings eventually!

thank you

 

[Siikibam]

Okay that’s fine then.