Someone please educate me..

[leenidia]

TSB: I caught Dale eating cedar just a bit ago. I have it as insulation in case he falls, the cage is fairly large, its a 3 tower cage so I put cedar to insulate the floor..Is this unsafe for him? He is fed, and Thank you all for your kind advise, I took all the veggies, crackers and nuts out of his environment and both Chipella and Dale are eating. Just wish she would stop thinking that his :thinking is a pacifier. Anyhow, I am waiting for the blocks to come in and only have calcium balls for now.. uughhh if it’s not one thing its another… they are so precious.. they are wrestling this second, they are adorable..

[momma2boo]

I do not like pine or cedar shavings since they can affect the respiratory track of critters.

www.exoticpets.about.com/cs/guineapigs/a/woodshavings.htm

Cedar and pine became popular for pet bedding material because they are good at controlling odor and have some natural insecticidal properties (they kill or repel bugs, especially cedar). These softwood shavings smell nice due to the volatile compounds (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols) that are given off. Unfortunately these compounds have been implicated as a potential health risk, especially with regards to respiratory problems (asthma, inflammation, allergic responses) and changes in the liver.

[mpetys]

What about layers of fleece fabric? That is what I use and you can always add more for those you have concerns about (injured or young ones). Plus, it is easy to wash and use over and over again.

The other thing those dog pads that you line dog crates with. If you are lucky enough that your cage size is close enough to a size they make, that would work.

They make one that fits inside the 24" wide bird cage that I use with babies as their first cage. I have several and it is so easy to pull it out every day and throw in the washer. Even if it wasn't an exact fit, you could always fill in the sides with fleece fabric.

Michele

[leenidia]

They sleep in their bed, which is a heating pad, covered in a fabric cloth. When do I take the heating pad out? The cedar is there for protection and for them to poo.. believe it or not, they both are potty trained. They only poo in that area and not in their sleeping quarters. I will take it out and use the wee wee pad as I do when they are running around getting exercise. They go on that so I can put that in the cage and just not use cedar anymore. Is he going to get sick for eating it? Thanks, Nidia
I do not like pine or cedar shavings since they can affect the respiratory track of critters.

www.exoticpets.about.com/cs/guineapigs/a/woodshavings.htm

Cedar and pine became popular for pet bedding material because they are good at controlling odor and have some natural insecticidal properties (they kill or repel bugs, especially cedar). These softwood shavings smell nice due to the volatile compounds (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols) that are given off. Unfortunately these compounds have been implicated as a potential health risk, especially with regards to respiratory problems (asthma, inflammation, allergic responses) and changes in the liver.

[leenidia]

Hi Michele, I can use that, I will get one today. Thanks! Nidia
What about layers of fleece fabric? That is what I use and you can always add more for those you have concerns about (injured or young ones). Plus, it is easy to wash and use over and over again.

The other thing those dog pads that you line dog crates with. If you are lucky enough that your cage size is close enough to a size they make, that would work.

They make one that fits inside the 24" wide bird cage that I use with babies as their first cage. I have several and it is so easy to pull it out every day and throw in the washer. Even if it wasn't an exact fit, you could always fill in the sides with fleece fabric.

Michele

[momma2boo]

They sleep in their bed, which is a heating pad, covered in a fabric cloth. When do I take the heating pad out? The cedar is there for protection and for them to poo.. believe it or not, they both are potty trained. They only poo in that area and not in their sleeping quarters. I will take it out and use the wee wee pad as I do when they are running around getting exercise. They go on that so I can put that in the cage and just not use cedar anymore. Is he going to get sick for eating it? Thanks, Nidia

You can use corn cobb in a litter box for her to poo in. Mine love it. The play in it, they hide food in it, they dig, roll, and pee and poo in it. I use the corner litter box since it has higher sides in the back which helps to keep the litter IN the box. :D

I agree that lots of layers of fleece is the answer. We, at TSB, are BIG believers in fleece. We should own a fabric store with as much fleece as we all use.

[leenidia]

Great, thanks, I will google it! Thanks momma!!!! :crazy
You can use corn cobb in a litter box for her to poo in. Mine love it. The play in it, they hide food in it, they dig, roll, and pee and poo in it. I use the corner litter box since it has higher sides in the back which helps to keep the litter IN the box. :D

I agree that lots of layers of fleece is the answer. We, at TSB, are BIG believers in fleece. We should own a fabric store with as much fleece as we all use.

[BeeFernandez22]

I agree that lots of layers of fleece is the answer. We, at TSB, are BIG believers in fleece. We should own a fabric store with as much fleece as we all use.

I don't know if any of you saw my post a couple weeks back, but Garden Ridge carries a WHOLE ISLE of large fleece throws for $2.99 a piece!!! Can NOT beat that!