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NSnoekums asked in PetsRodents · 1 decade ago

Is paper insulation safe for guinea pig bedding?

I have been using Carefresh and my husband thinks that using cellulose which is ground paper is a more economical way of doing bedding. I think it is too dusty. Any input would be great.

Update:

Yes I realize that Carefresh, is cellulose bedding, but what my husband bought is really dusty stuff and Carefresh that I have been buying isn't dusty at all.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    ground paper should be fine as long as its clean and has no ink on it. as long as you dont mean cellulose like for insulation. i've had several guinea pigs and i've always used wood chips, which can be better because if ppl didnt use them for animals bedding it would probably not have much of a use at all and just get thrown away.

  • 1 decade ago

    Carefresh, which IS cellulose bedding, is a very good choice for guinea pig bedding. It does have some dust to it, but no more than aspen shavings.

    Large amounts of dust contribute to upper respiratory infections in guinea pigs.

    If your husband feels it is too dusty, you could try fleece.

    http://www.guinealynx.info/bedding_fleece.html

    Source(s): Mum to 24 piggies.
  • 1 decade ago

    The little wood pellet things are awesome. I bought 1 bag about 3 months ago and still have half of it left. You hardly have to use any because it expands. Put some down and hay on top and it's easy to clean up too.

    Source(s): mom to 8 boars
  • 1 decade ago

    NO, the dust will kill him. Use the recommended bedding sold at most good pet stores, does not cost the earth either.Guineas will nibble on paper, it clogs up in intestine and will give you expensive vet bills

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  • 1 decade ago

    Is this the stuff that they blow into wall cavities in houses? Don't use it. It's treated with chemicals to be fire retardant. They probably won't help your guinea pig much.

  • 1 decade ago

    No it will die use pet store bedding

    Hope I Helped

    Source(s): Common Sense
  • 1 decade ago

    I like toilet paper for my piggies!

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