What is this bedding made of? I'm scared some of the materialcan go in my guinea pigs lungs...
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The natural one is only a soft paper based product. Like pulp. Think of a soft version of a paper towel roll. I have used it for years with my five guinea pigs with no problem. One of my piggies couldn't deal with the wood based bedding that some brands make. I like the natural too because it is brownish and doesn't look as messy as the white one does.
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According to bag..it is pulped wood that contains no harmful oils of any kind..I find in using dust also is minimal. Very fond of my piggy..was careful in selecting carefresh. Of all I tried piggy likes this best.
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Says in the description that it's made from recycled pulp waste. Think of newspaper that's been ground up and dried but fluffy. I don't think it could be inhaled. There are no small particles and when I spread it no dust is created. It's very comfortable for my rabbit. He definitely prefers it over any other bedding I've tried.
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As far as I know it's just made of recycled paper. This is the only bedding I use for my rabbit and guinea pig, and I've been using it for years with no problems. I've never seen any dust or particles that come from the bedding, so as far as anything getting into your guinea pigs lungs, I don't think you'll have to worry. Avoid wood chip beddings for guinea pigs, those are the ones that can cause them to have lung issues.
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I had hampsters when I was little but no guinea pigs so I don't know what's best for them....this product is made out of stuff like a stuffed animal...so if thats safe for guinea pigs then I'd think this would be fine...I'd think it be fun to crawl and hide in Im just not sure if they would shred it on you..
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Not sure what it is made of but I did call the manufacturer and it does contain PTFE, so it would not be safe for people with pet birds.
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It's a soft mircofiber of some sort, I'm not sure of the exact material. It cleans very well and seems to be quite durable, we have multiple dogs who haven't managed to damage it yet.
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Hot! I also add 1 cup vinegar and 20 Mule Team Borax. This removes odors. I've been using the same pads for my guinea pigs for 2 years. They get washed about twice a week and look almost like new. Don't use fabric softener or they won't be absorbent.
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I don't know that answer, but I would say it is safe to assume that anything they make to put in a small animal's habitat is safe for them to chew on. My guinea pig chews on the plastic igloo in her cage and the wooden items in her cage, too. I had rats years ago and they chewed on items such as these and they were fine. I see your concern though, because it does make you wonder what is in them. Some of the chew toys that I've seen are just vegetable shaped pieces of colored wood, no flavor or anything, and that's weird to me, but rodents have to chew. i think the color and shapes of these things are more for us than for them!
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Sorry I can't help, I threw the packaging away. However, based I my experience giving these to my guinea pigs, I wouldn't spend the money for them. See my review.
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Hi Brittany- in case you check this again, would be interested to know if you got any more details about what the mattress is made from. thanks!
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I'm not sure what it's made of. I've changed sheets several times with no problems.
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Hmmmm.. might be too big for guinea pigs and they might bury themselves/hide inside and not know how to stick their heads back out to breathe. Or they might escape unless you can find a way to secure them.
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Its made of a synthetic material, polyester and nylon. Anything will mold or stink if you don't dry it out after use, hang it up, dry it out and your ready for the next time.
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What kind of bedding are you using? I have kiln dried wood chips or paper bedding in my cage at all times. That helps stop any "leakage". Also, my husband build a study wooden outer casing for my cage to make it easier to move around (I hate how easily it collapses!). I clean the cage often (every three days or so, or when I notice it staring to smell).
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I think it would be more like polyester not a crinkly papery material. Very quiet and soft. You will not be disappointed.
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I'm sorry, but I have no idea what it's made of. As far as I'm concerned, it's safe for me.
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The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how much your cat is "clawing". I think damage could be done. The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how... » Read More The netting is made of a thicker rubbery plastic (not sure EXACTLY what), but it does seem to be fairly claw proof. One of my 2 cats absolutely hates being in any kind of kennel, and has tried in the past to bite and claw his way out. His mouth started bleeding (!!!) before he could do barely any damage to the sleepypod netting. I would be most worried about your cat scratching/ruining the fluffy lining before I would worry about the net. The lining is a faux fur, with what I suspect to be a layer of hard foam on the inside. My cats don't scratch at it, but it depends on how much your cat is "clawing". I think damage could be done. « Show Less
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I actually don't know. You might be able to go to the web site and find out. It's not cotton and my guess would be nylon.
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I don't represent the company, I just use the paper for a bird. I suspect it would be fine; it's very sturdy paper and it keeps the floor clean. If your guinea pig likes to chew, he might get down to the paper and chew it up a little.