What is the best bedding for guinea pig cages?

What is the best bedding for guinea pig cages?

Many guinea pig owners choose natural paper bedding, like carefresh natural paper bedding. This is because it is the softest, most absorbent bedding PLUS it offers the best odor control. It also has very little dust which keeps your pet healthy and cleaning easier.

What bedding do you use for guinea pigs?

Clean wood shavings or sawdust are suitable. Any lining used should be dust-free. Clean, dry hay, straw or shredded paper as bedding. Your guinea pig will also need feeding hay to eat.

Do guinea pigs need bedding in their cage?

You can also use fleece as bedding for your guinea pig’s cage. It absorbs moisture and will keep your guinea pig warm. Just bear in mind that this type of bedding will need to be cleaned more often, and could be a little on the expensive side to keep replacing.

What do you put in the bottom of a guinea pig cage?

Suitable options for bedding include soft grass hay, fleece fabric, and shredded paper. Sawdust or wood shavings can cause respiratory issues and should be avoided. Straw should also be avoided as it does not absorb urine well and the hard stalks can cause injuries.

Can I use a towel for guinea pig bedding?

Towels As Guinea Pig Bedding Got some old towels somewhere in your home? If so, you can totally throw them in your guinea pigs’ cage and use them as bedding! To clean the towels, what I do is spot-clean the towel (using a small dustpan and brush) every day or every other day, and wash it every 1-2 weeks.

What can I put under my guinea pig’s fleece cage?

Getting fleece liners for your guinea pigs

• You can buy fleece cage liners from various manufacturers.
• There are different materials you can use to create the absorbent layer: U-haul blankets, mattress protectors, old bath/beach towels, or disposable options such as puppy pads/incontinence pads or newspapers.

Can guinea pigs use cat litter for bedding?

Don’t use cat litter. Small animal potty training litter, such as Kaytee Critter Litter (Potty Training Litter) is made from material that are too hard. It will cause harm to the guinea pigs’ feet. Litter/bedding for guinea pigs must be soft to the touch.