Bedmax Dust Free Pine Shavings

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While suitable for other small pets and animals, several bedding types are unsafe to use in your guinea pig’s enclosure. Pine Shavings That Are Not Kiln-Dried Pine shavings also have natural antifungal and antibacterial properties, which can help prevent root rot and other soil-borne diseases. This makes them a great choice for gardeners who want to promote healthy plant growth. Additionally, pine shavings can be high in carbon, which can deplete nitrogen in the soil if not balanced properly. It is recommended to mix pine shavings with nitrogen-rich materials such as compost or manure to prevent nutrient deficiencies in the soil.

Provide hiding spots: Guinea pigs love to hide. Adding tunnels or cosy hideouts within their enclosure provides them with a sense of comfort and fulfils their instinctual needs.The research paper also shows that even more simple illnesses, such as bacterial infection, can often lead to serious diseases and even cases of possible sudden death. Yes, these possibilities are frightening. But with the right information and preventative measures, such instances can be avoided! On top of this, different brands produce a ranging quality of products, which makes it even harder for the consumers, (especially new parents), to choose the right product for their guinea pigs. You may be asking things like what bedding can you not use for guinea pigs? This makes aspen a really safe alternative for those who like to use shavings but worry about using pine. Cedar wood is extremely high in the aromatic oils that pose a serious health risk to guinea pigs so these shavings must NEVER be used as bedding for these small pets. Pine shavings can last quite a long time as bedding.How often you change them is largely a personal choice.As long as the shavings are dry, and are 3-6 inches in depth, you may be able to go a couple of months before you absolutely have to change them.If you use some of the methods outlined in the section above, you may be able to go even longer.

Anything dusty is a health risk for a guinea pig so please take care when choosing your bedding. Soft bedding The bedding easily gets wet and dirty, which then provides a perfect environment for mold and bacterial growth. With non-absorbent material, you are essentially exposing your guinea pigs to harm by increasing their risk of bacterial infection. These beds also do not provide an adequate amount of cushion for guinea pigs' sensitive feet . This can result in your guinea pigs being diagnosed with a condition known as Bumblefoot. As a mulch: Spread a layer of pine shavings on top of the soil around your plants. This will help retain moisture in the soil and suppress weed growth.Pine wood shavings naturally absorb your pet’s urine extremely well. It tends to be drawn down to the bottom so that the surface is not damp. The poops also get mixed up within the shavings so your piggies are not constantly walking on them. If you’re considering this bedding option, it is essential you use the kiln dried pine shavings because pine that has not gone through this specific drying process is dangerous for your guinea pigs. StableBed shavings are naturally deodorising because they are made from pine that has the distinctive resinous fragrance often re-created by manufacturers of cleaning and de-odourising agents.