Would this be okay for rats? One has respiratory issues.

Old question but figured I would answer further for others. This is very poor bedding for rats. Not paper bedding in general but this type of clumped up paper bedding. It retains moisture for way too long and breeds bacteria. Your rats will develop respiratory issues after you begin using this type of clumped up paper bedding. Aspen, fleece or normal paper bedding is best for rats. If you go with any loose bedding, I strongly recommend freezing it for a few days to kill any pests eggs. I also strongly recommend sifting out any loose bedding to remove as much extra dust as possible before use. Otherwise your rats will be sneezing a lot and can develop more serious respiratory issues. I only use fleece if I have another area available for paper bedding for them to dig around and play in as digging is one of their natural instincts.

Does this control oder good, and for how long?

Hello and thank you for your question. It does control odor well in my bunnies' litter boxes, but it depends on what kind of pet you have. If you could contact uscustomersupport@smallpetselect.com or 855-981-8080, we will be happy to better answer your question. Kindest regards, Jessica, Small Pet select

Ordered this for first time and when i opened it, it seemed like it had accumulated moisture in shipping. is that typical?how to dry? didn't smell bad

I have never had a problem with bedding or anything else from Small Pet Select, but I now order directly from them and absolutely love their personal service and rewards program. I don't know how to dry the bedding, but Jessica or anyone else there at SPS should be able to help you. Good luck!

If this is all paper, why is Aspen and other things printed larger than the product heading about being paper? I almost had a heart attack when it arr

I have NEVER gotten aspen or any other wood product (like shavings) in any of my paper bedding. Do not ever order the brown paper bedding...it is so dusty that when you use it a mask is mandatory. Guinea pigs are very susceptible to getting respiratory illnesses, it can kill them. Pine is the only wood shaving to be careful of. It MUST be kiln dried and then it is safe to use. Kiln drying removes the toxic oils from any wood shaving. If you are in doubt call the manufacturer and ask how their product is made. The life of your pet is worth the cost of a phone call!

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J**S

Perfect for the bottom of my bird cage. Makes cleaning so easy and mess free.

9.12.2025

U**M

It's so far a very good bedding , hardly any dust ,price wise it's ok when you get it over Amazon ( you do save compare to others that offer, the volume of 178 litre is fantastic for the price compare to other brand name paper bedding I used ) It's very soft , smells neuteral and absorbed my guinea pigs Grayson and Tillies pee very good it's easy to clean away . I definitely will reorder soon to have spare for when I need it . Very fast delivery over UPS and the delivery driver was very help and respectful So so far a big yes compare of other bedding I used . Thank you

8.12.2024

C**E

C'est un très bon produit très absorbant pour la cage de mes 2 cochons d'inde et cela fait mon 2ème achat Vous faites + de 2 mois d'utilisation avec ce produit je change la cage 2 X par semaine Je recommande ce produit

18.02.2020

L**U

The Small Pet Select Natural Paper Bedding, 56 L arrived super quickly! I have bought off these guys several times now and I am always happy with the pet bedding. It really helps my Libyan jird Viktor. He has a dust allergy (like me!) and so the paper bedding is the safest for him as there is little dust from it. My Mongolian gerbil Ubba also loves the bedding. It is safe, soft, absorbent and allergen free. It has little to no smell and it's so soft on their little paws! I would highly recommend this product to all small pet owners. It's fantastic!

2.02.2021

B**I

Ho acquistato questa lettiera per il mio porcellino d'india. Il prodotto rispecchia la descrizione appieno. La confezione è compatta e facile da riporre. La lettiera non si attacca alle zampette ed è soffice. Non si sente alcun odore e questo ne fa per me un ottimo prodotto, in quanto tengo la gabbia in sala. Non contiene polveri e questo è un bene per la salute di occhi e sistema respirativo del mio piccolo. Ho sempre acquistato lettiere di ottima qualità, e questa mi consente di risparmiare senza rinunciare alle caratteristiche che ricerco. Acquisto consigliato e con un ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

15.03.2020

ASIN	B01NAQUX1I
Allergen Information	Buckwheat Free
Batteries Included	No
Best Sellers Rank	#98,718 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #501 in Small Animal Bedding & Litter
Breed Recommendation	All Breed Sizes
Care instructions	Replace bedding every 1-2 days or as used, remove damp spots or soiled areas between changes
Color	Beige
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,033)
Date First Available	27 March 2017
EU Energy Efficiency Label	A+
Fill Material	Paper
Item Form	Rectangular
Item Weight	2.95 Kilograms
Item model number	BDING-56L
Maximum weight recommendation	6.8 kg
Number of Items	1
Pet Life Stage	All Life Stages
Pet Type	Small Animals, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, small pet
Product Dimensions	35.56 x 35.56 x 20.32 cm; 2.95 kg
Quantity	1
Size	56 L
Special Features	Soft, Absorbent, 99% Dust-Free, Sludge-Free, 100% Virgin Fiber
Specific Uses	Urinary
batteries required	No

Small Pet Select Premium Animal Bedding, Natural Soft Paper Bedding for Indoor and Outdoor Pets, Made in USA, 56 L Pack

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