Pine shavings for hamsters?

I have noticed in a previous answer that a lot of people say that pine shavings are bad for hamsters. I have kept hamsters for many years now, and this is the first time that I have heard anything negative about pine. Why are pine shavings bad?

Pine shavings for hamsters?
In pine, the main irritant is abietic acid, sometimes called sylvic acid. Hamsters exposed to cedar and pine wood over long periods of time have shown a clear link with chronic chest disease1. There is also a possible link with cancer and liver damage but the results of various studies are unclear and conflicting
Reply:many people say pine is bad because it has some toxic chemical in it, it may or may not affect the life span of your hamster, but its best to stay on the safe side and buy a different kind. I always used aspin and my gerbils lived to be almost 5 years old.


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wishing you a long and happy life for your hamster!
Reply:pine is VERY BAD. It has harmful chemicals in it to make it smell good, and it will lead to respatory problems in the future, they are not safe for hamsters, or any other animals in that matter





you need to switch to something safer, i have owned many hasmters, and right now i have 3 and i use carefresh, this is made of paper, is very soft, and is absorbes their waste very well





switch to a safer bedding, it might be more expensive, but its worth it if you are keeping your hamster safe
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Reply:In addition to the aromatic oils irritaing their lungs, wood shavings can harbor mites, even if the package says they've been sterilized. Recycled paper bedding is healthier, and lasts alot longer.
Reply:pine shavings are bad for hamsters because the smell can be to strong for them and it can kill them.