Aspen Bedding for Guinea Pigs
Unlike pine or cedar wood shavings, aspen bedding is odourless and doesn’t contain oil, which means it won’t irritate your guinea pig’s skin. It also mimics the kind of material guinea pigs would use in the wild to build nests, so expect loads of burrowing and foraging. But it is worth keeping in mind that not all aspen bedding is created equal. Make sure you choose a product that doesn’t contain additives of any sort, and is soft, but also dry.
Use this 5 piece bedding set to complete the truck and car theme in any bedroom; the set comes with sheets, pillow cases, and a comforter, all decorated with fun images of different cars, trucks, and tractors.
In the same way humans love (and need) a comfortable place to rest and rejuvenate, so too do pet piggies. What is the best bedding for guinea pigs? To help you make the best possible choice, we are looking at the different types of bedding for guinea pigs, along with the pros and cons of each. We also review our top picks and tell you what kind of bedding to avoid.
The Best Bedding for Guinea Pigs: Our Top 3 Picks
Passionate about piggies, and their bedding, we’ve selected our top three products. Each one has been tried and tested by our panel, so you can buy with absolute confidence.
Pine or Cedar Shavings
While aspen shavings are a good choice of bedding for your buddy, certain other wood shavings aren’t. Cedar and pine wood bedding may have a pleasant smell that disguises your piggy’s odours, but the aromatic oils, or phenols, found in these products can cause severe allergic reactions, respiratory problems as well as liver damage.
Yup, you read that correctly. Corn cob bedding is available, but it is really not suitable for guinea pigs. The small pellets are susceptible to mould and can get stuck in your guinea pig’s genital or anal area. And if ingested, they can cause an intestinal blockage. In our opinion, it is best to avoid this bedding as the cons far outweigh the pros.
People often mistake straw and hay, but when it comes to guinea pigs, there’s a huge difference. Hay is good for your pet, especially timothy hay, but straw, not so much. Firstly, straw doesn’t absorb the liquid or ammonia from your guinea pig’s wee or poo, so his cage is going to get smelly, wet and very unhygienic, quickly. Also, straw is particularly hard and doesn’t make for a comfortable bed. But worse than that, is it can splinter, and the sharp bits can injure your piggy’s nose, ears or eyes.
While cat litter might seem like a good idea, it isn’t. In the same way, pine and cedar contain chemicals to neutralize any odours, so too does kitty litter. These can cause severe allergic reactions, skin irritations and respiratory problems for your guinea pig. The texture also makes it uncomfortable as a bedding option, and clumps of litter can get caught in your pet’s fur.
Being a responsible guinea pig owner means looking after your pet as best you can, and providing him with all the essentials, including comfortable bedding that is safe and does what it needs to. If you aren’t sure which bedding your piggy likes, it might be worth trying out the different types. Or better yet, give him different options in his cage, hutch and play area.
Does your guinea pig have a favourite type of bedding? Tell us about it in the comments below. And if you think we’ve missed anything out, let us know. We’d be happy to review other products or include a helpful tip.
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Megaco mendefinisikan protokol untuk Media Gateway Controller untuk mengontrol Media Gateways untuk mendukung aliran multimedia di jaringan komputer. Hal ini biasanya digunakan untuk menyediakan Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) jasa (suara dan fax) antara jaringan IP dan PSTN, atau seluruhnya dalam jaringan IP. Dalam protokol tersebut merupakan hasil kolaborasi dari kelompok kerja MEGACO Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) dan International Telecommunication Union ITU-T Study Group 16. IETF standar aslinya diterbitkan sebagai RFC 3015, yang kemudian digantikan oleh RFC 3525.
Istilah Megaco adalah sebutan IETF. ITU kemudian mengambil alih kepemilikan protokol dan versi IETF telah direklasifikasi sebagai bersejarah. ITU telah menerbitkan tiga versi H.248.1, terbaru pada bulan September 2005. H.248 mencakup bukan hanya spesifikasi protokol dasar di H.248.1, tetapi banyak ekstensi didefinisikan di seluruh H.248 Sub-series. Pelaksanaan lain Media Gateway Control Protocol arsitektur ada dalam protokol MGCP bernama sama. Ini digunakan melalui antarmuka yang sama dan mirip dalam aplikasi dan fungsi pelayanan, bagaimanapun, adalah protokol yang berbeda dan perbedaan yang mendasarinya membuat mereka tidak cocok.
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Kaytee Clean & Cozy Super Absorbent Paper Bedding
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Super Absorbent Paper Bedding is a highly absorbent and fluffy bedding choice for your pet. And the soft texture encourages loads of burrowing, just like nature intended. Because this paper bedding absorbs liquid really well, it does an excellent job controlling odours.
It is also 99% dust-free, which means you don’t have to worry about any allergic reactions for you or your guinea pig. It’s perfect during the summer months, to keep your pet cool, although we do suggest using it with a warmer bedding option in the colder months.
Carefresh Complete Natural Bedding Confetti
We love that Carefresh Complete Natural Bedding Confetti is biodegradable, so it’s not only great for your guinea, it’s also good for the environment. Made from wood fibres, the confetti controls unpleasant odours and is pillowy soft.
Best of all, it absorbs liquids really well, so no more soggy bottoms (of cages). Carefresh Confetti is an affordable option, and it only needs to be replaced every 10 days.
Different Types of Bedding for Guinea Pigs
If you are looking for bedding for your guinea pig, the first thing you will notice is that there is quite a bit of a choice. You can choose between fleece, paper, Aspen wood and cloth bedding, or if you (and your guinea piggy) prefer, you can use a combination of two or more.
Bedding for Guinea Pigs’ Buying Guide
Now you know what types of guinea pig bedding are available, we think it is a good idea to tell you what you should look for when deciding on the best one for your little guy.
Your guinea pig spends a lot of time in his cage, so one of the most important factors to consider is his comfort. Fleece, paper, aspen and cotton are all soft on little feet, and super comfortable. Some allow for foraging and burrowing, so the one you choose will depend on your guinea pig’s habits.
Your guinea pig isn’t only going to be nesting and napping on the bedding. He’s also going to be peeing and pooping on it, so you need to make sure the one you choose is absorbent. Wet or damp bedding can cause a whole lot of health issues for your pet, including bumblefoot. This is a bacterial disease that affects a guinea pig’s footpads.
Always look for bedding that is safe and non-toxic for your guinea pig. Cedar and pine can cause health issues, as can bedding with chemicals or fragrances. Also, the ink from newspapers and magazines can make your pet seriously ill if ingested.
Ideally, you want bedding that is odour-resistant. But be careful not to get a product that contains fragrances or disease-causing chemicals. Instead, go for a product that absorbs moisture well and keeps his cage dry.
Fleece bedding for Guinea pigs
Bedding fleece, or a cage liner, is a popular choice, and it is easy to see why. Similar to the bed linen we use, this is a comfy option for your guinea pig. It is one of the more expensive choices available, but it is long-lasting, highly absorbent and most importantly, dust-free. There are loads of products available to suit every type of budget. We particularly love the self-heating fleece pads that help regulate your piggy’s temperature.
Cloth Bedding for Guinea Pigs
Cloth bedding is also a popular choice because it is soft, readily available and highly absorbent. And because it is home-made, it is a lot more economical than it sounds. We suggest you use cotton rather than synthetic blends. You can repurpose towels, cloths or blankets to make your guinea pig’s house feel like a home.
Paper bedding is hugely popular because it is highly absorbent, free from odours, affordable, and there are loads of brands to choose from.
But don’t just grab the first product you see. It is worth keeping a few things in mind when buying this particular kind of bedding. One of the first things is to make sure it doesn’t give off too much dust, as this can cause an allergic reaction. Also, the more dust in the bedding, the more difficult it is to clean.
Choose a soft paper with a high level of absorbency. Paper bedding can become smelly rather quickly, and if it gets too wet, it could become uncomfortable (and unhealthy) for your pet.
If you are changing over to paper, keep an eye on your guinea pig. If he loves his new bedding so much that he wants to eat it, opt for fleece or aspen instead.
