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Sylerwin · 07-07-2013, 07:24 PM

I used to buy PETCO brand Aspen wood shavings in bulk because it was so much bedding for the cost--and I had 3 huge cages.

It gave 2 of my hedgies respiratory infections which eventually lead to their deaths.

DO NOT BUY PETCO ASPEN BEDDING. THERE IS TOO MUCH DUST IN IT FOR YOUR HEDGIES HEALTH.

melaniexyz · 06-25-2014, 08:08 PM

ImageUploadedByPetGuide1403737655.126696.jpg was it this brand? I just got this for my new hedgie and I'm freaking out. I want to make some fleece liners right now...

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abbys · 06-25-2014, 08:13 PM

Most non-fleece beddings carry a risk of causing URIs due to dust, not just PetCo brand. Some are dustier than others, though.

Melanie G. · 06-25-2014, 08:18 PM

I avoid all types of wood as bedding.

Teddi4211 · 06-26-2014, 12:13 AM

I, too, just avoid wood. I have heard the shavings can cut their eyes and skin, as well as harbor mites and dust. Just easier and more cost efficient to use liners.

melaniexyz · 06-26-2014, 10:28 AM

My hedgehog loves to burrow and so I'm afraid that when I switch to fleece, she will be upset. fleece strips will work but it won't be the same. Any suggestions?

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MomLady · 06-26-2014, 10:47 AM

You can make a dig box with a tissue box, round oatmeal container or whatever you might have on hand. Put the fleece strips in that and she'll have something to burrow in.

Teddi4211 · 06-26-2014, 08:40 PM

Mine loved to dig, but when I switched to fleece they hardly seemed to notice. They have a dig box, like MomLady said, and it's just the same.

sweetergrrrl · 06-27-2014, 11:46 PM

I use the Petco aspen for my hamsters. After a bad bout with mites years ago, my hedgies are all on fleece and will only ever be on fleece. This is coming from someone who works for Petco.

NewHedgieOwner100 · 06-28-2014, 02:37 PM

I would just avoid the shavings all together as many mentioned above. Fleece is much safer, easier, and cheaper. You don't even have to make liners, I just bought a yard of fleece and folded it in half.
The breeder I got Hazel from had her on aspen shavings as it was more convenient for her since she had so many hedgies, I immediately switched her to fleece when I brought her home and the transition didn't bother her at all.

07-07-2013, 07:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sylerwin Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 3	PETCO brand Aspen--AVOID I used to buy PETCO brand Aspen wood shavings in bulk because it was so much bedding for the cost--and I had 3 huge cages. It gave 2 of my hedgies respiratory infections which eventually lead to their deaths. DO NOT BUY PETCO ASPEN BEDDING. THERE IS TOO MUCH DUST IN IT FOR YOUR HEDGIES HEALTH.

06-25-2014, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
abbys Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,999	Most non-fleece beddings carry a risk of causing URIs due to dust, not just PetCo brand. Some are dustier than others, though. Nancy, nikki, Lilysmommy and 1 others like this. __________________ Hedgie Mommy to little Piglet * Abby *

06-25-2014, 08:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Melanie G. Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 837	I avoid all types of wood as bedding. Aether and Teddi4211 like this.

06-27-2014, 11:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
sweetergrrrl Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 516	I use the Petco aspen for my hamsters. After a bad bout with mites years ago, my hedgies are all on fleece and will only ever be on fleece. This is coming from someone who works for Petco. Lilysmommy and lilsurfergrlsp like this. __________________ R.I.P. Brillo R.I.P. Stinky Link

06-28-2014, 02:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
NewHedgieOwner100 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 226	I would just avoid the shavings all together as many mentioned above. Fleece is much safer, easier, and cheaper. You don't even have to make liners, I just bought a yard of fleece and folded it in half. The breeder I got Hazel from had her on aspen shavings as it was more convenient for her since she had so many hedgies, I immediately switched her to fleece when I brought her home and the transition didn't bother her at all. __________________

06-25-2014, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
melaniexyz Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 23	ImageUploadedByPetGuide1403737655.126696.jpg was it this brand? I just got this for my new hedgie and I'm freaking out. I want to make some fleece liners right now... Sent from Petguide.com App

06-26-2014, 12:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Teddi4211 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 353	I, too, just avoid wood. I have heard the shavings can cut their eyes and skin, as well as harbor mites and dust. Just easier and more cost efficient to use liners.

06-26-2014, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
melaniexyz Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 23	My hedgehog loves to burrow and so I'm afraid that when I switch to fleece, she will be upset. fleece strips will work but it won't be the same. Any suggestions? Sent from Petguide.com App

06-26-2014, 10:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
MomLady Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 941	You can make a dig box with a tissue box, round oatmeal container or whatever you might have on hand. Put the fleece strips in that and she'll have something to burrow in.

06-26-2014, 08:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Teddi4211 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 353	Mine loved to dig, but when I switched to fleece they hardly seemed to notice. They have a dig box, like MomLady said, and it's just the same.

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