Bedding

[sandycandy135]

So I got some bedding from whimsy's menagerie (kiln dried pine chips) but I'm running out and she doesnt ship it.
Is there a similar type I could buy at a petco or petsmart?
I know using the carefresh paper bedding can be dangerous so I want to be careful.
Thank you all!

 

[Basket_of_Chinchillas]

Most petstores, particularly large ones, will sell kd pine & aspen shavings that are safe to use

 

[ticklechin]

Walmart sells pets pick, its a good pine or aspen bedding, cheap too.

 

[sandycandy135]

Yeah I've seen shavings. Is that okay? The petsmart lady told me to definitely not use shavings. As for price, cheap is really awesome but not necessary. I really want the best for my girls

 

[Morganpanda]

There are no issues with shavings. There are issues with petsmart workers, though. They told me that I needed a heat lamp for my chinchilla. :/ Someone misread the hedgehog careguide and thought that a chinchilla was one. I've received all kinds of crazy responses from them, so I've given up on listening to them and just come here.

I use shavings. The only "issue" with shavings is that they tend to get everywhere really fast. But vacuuming them up is no biggie.

 

[Pikaia]

You can use wood shavings as bedding. Aspen and kiln dried pine are both fine. Stay away from cedar. It causes respiratory issues in small animals. I use pets pick pine from walmart and it's really good.

 

[sandycandy135]

Thank you all! And yeah I've heard the awful rumors about pet store associates so I generally take what they say with a grain of salt and verify it here. Thanks everyone

 

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