How come my all-natural pine bedding has no odor, but my apsen bedding like scented oils?

well people said no pine because pine has harmful smelling oils but mypine bedding for my hamster does not smell. but my apen bedding smell like it has scented oils, and when i tried aspen, my hamster was sneezing like crazy, but my pine bedding had no problem at all.





tell the truth please. is NATURAL pine bedding SAFE for my hamster?

How come my all-natural pine bedding has no odor, but my apsen bedding like scented oils?
Your hamster might be allergic to the aspen, or it's particularly dusty. Try switching to a pelleted bedding or corn cob.


It really depends on whether your little fella is in the bedding constantly, or does he have shelves and tubes to get out of the bedding? Also, what type of ventilation does the cage have?





If you love your hamster, you will never use pine or cedar shavings.


Pelleted pine or pelleted aspen are fine.
Reply:CareFresh is a great bedding for small animals like hamsters. it is recycled paper and contains no dyes. It is a little expensive but my gerbils love it. It is easy for your hammy to chew apart and nest in. I also love natural pine though. Never use any other wood though because the oils in those woods will give your little friend respitory problems. I wouldn't trust a bedding with any added scented oils either.
Reply:i thought you were talking about nice big human beds made of wonderful real wood that humans sleep on, but then i read further and see its for your sweet little hampster, that is so cute, you gave me a laugh and a smile, i would say go with the one that doesnt make the little critter sneeze as he/she has no real say in the matter.


(i didnt see it was in the rodents category as they mix everythingup now on YA)


but let me see if i can find a link for you, I will be back...
Reply:I have heard the same as you have about pine. But CEDER is the WORST for any animal, though I still mix it in for flea and mite control. I have had NO problems using Pine on ANY rodent. If there was a HUGE problem with Pine they wouldnt sell it and esp, you wouldnt walk into you local pet store and find pine in all the cages. If your Hamster is better off with Pine USE IT. Dont use the aspen if you Hamster has respiratory problems with it!!
Reply:i have a winter white russian dwarf hamster, so i know all about this stuff. NEVER EVER EVER USE PINE BEDDING. EVEN IF IT IS NATURAL. NEVER EVER. YOUR HAMSTER WILL DIE IF YOU DO. please dont! hamster's lifes are short enough as is!!!!!
Reply:dont know