Bedding Guinea Pig

The place where one sleeps has to be comfortable, whether it is a human or an animal, uncomfortable sleeping space means interrupted sleep, which is not good for anyone’s lifestyle. The most important is the bedding. Guinea pigs also have to have comfortable bedding to sleep on and there is so much to choose from, you just have to monitor and see what your pet likes most. A few of the popular types of bedding guinea pig includes;

VetBed
This is made from uniquely urbanized, long lasting polyester that will not carry any germs or bacterial growth. It is sterile, non-irritant; dirt defiant, soft, comfortable, 100% safe, won’t cause allergies and it can be washed in the machine. Any liquid will fall through the VetBed and leave the top of the bedding dry. This type of bedding requires dusting and washing every 2-3 days.

100% Hemp
This is made from hemp and although it is not the cheapest bedding, guinea pig will love it! It is not as absorbent as many other bedding types, but it will do. It is also very low on odor but it is slightly dusty and needs to be cleaned every 2 days. It is also somewhat rough on the feet.

Litter
This isn’t the greatest bedding for a guinea pig as it is hard on their feet and it gives off phenols but it is good to put under other bedding as it absorbs urine very well.

Shavings
This is the most common form of bedding. Guinea pigs sometimes have allergic reactions to them, but that all depends on the pet. So you will have to try it out to determine if it is good for your guinea or not. This is also very cost effective but rather dusty.

Shredded Paper
This is flaked paper used as bedding. Guinea pig will love this as it is soft, extremely comfortable; completely dust free and they won’t get jumbled up in it as it is flakes. It is also not harmful and they will not get injured by it.

Chopped Cardboard
Many companies make chopped cardboard especially for the bedding of a guinea pig. This is very low on dust which makes it great if you have a dust allergy. It is best when put on top of the newspaper in the cage. It is gentle on the feet, so no need to worry about that. It is also very absorbent and the liquid goes straight to the newspaper at the bottom of the cage, avoiding sogginess. They will also not get sore noses from tearing and playing with the cardboard like many other bedding types do. It is also not too expensive if bought in bulk.

Russell Rabbit
This is chopped straw that is great for bedding. Guinea pigs enjoy this as it is soft and will not cause them any find of injuries. The only disadvantage of using this bedding is that it doesn’t absorb liquid very well and it needs to be changed quite often, but that is not a problem s it is also one of the cheapest bedding solutions for guinea pigs and is also one of the most commonly used for bedding. A guinea pig needs something that is not going to be difficult to walk on, or hurt their noses when they play with it.

Megazorb
This is a fairly cheap form of bedding and it works wonderfully for guinea pigs as it is comfortable for them, its low on dust, absorbs the smell of urine and it is easy to clean as well as pleasant to handle – in other words you wont have to put a peg on you’re nose when it’s time to clean the cage! The only negative of this bedding is when you but it, it has to be in bulk so you will have to have a place to store it until it is all used.

There are many different kinds of bedding, but a guinea pig will only be satisfied with something specific, you’ll have to try them out if you don’t already know what they like and what they don’t like. Also make sure that you keep the bedding clean, different bedding has different cleaning instructions, so be sure to to follow them accordingly.


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