I am using Saw Dust as guinea pig bedding, will they be ok on saw dust?

[piggielover2011]

Hi, I have recently swapped from hamsters to guinea pigs and I had new un used saw dust left over, I have had it in for a day now, will they be OK on saw dust, I have hay as well

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

Wood Shavings are ok to use as bedding. You need to ensure the chunks are large though, as any dust can/will get into their airways and cause irritation.
My guess is that is much the same as with hamsters though.

Thread 'Bedding For Guinea Pigs - Overview'

May 9, 2014

- Fleece
- Vetbed
- Aubiose
- Oil Seed Rape Straw Bedding
- Fitch Bedding
- Recycled Paper Bedding
- Wood Shavings
- Snowflake
- Supreme Science Cosy N D

This is a broad overview of various types of bedding used to give owners an idea of what is 'out there' and the pro's and con's of each Guinea Pig bedding.

Fleece
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[piggielover2011]

Hi, it is sawdust, recommended for hamsters, I don't want to seem dramatic but I don't want them to die. Should I remove the saw dust ASAP? Thanks

 

[weepweeps]

Can you post a photo. If it’s saw DUST I wouldn’t use it. If it’s wood SHAVINGS It’s fine.

 

[piggielover2011]

I will post one soon just out atm

 

[Claire W]

Hello and welcome to the forum and to the world of guinea pigs. Sawdust isn’t recommended as it will irritate their airways but large flake wood shavings are fine it depends what you have x

 

[piggielover2011]

Should I maybe remove the dust, thanks

 

[Piggies&buns]

Should I maybe remove the dust, thanks

If it is dust ie very small pieces which could be breathed into the airways - then yes remove it.

If it is wood shavings ie larger chunks (wood shavings are, let’s say, around finger tip size) which are too big to be breathed in - then it is safe to use

The packaging should say what it is but if you can post you can post a picture then we can help further.

 

[Wheekallweek]

Agreed - wood shavings should be fine, but sawdust isn't.