Is it Safe?: is plastic clear tape harmful to pigs?

[meghannmariexx]

Are plastic clear tape harmful for guinea pigs?

[Ly&Pigs]

Possibly. Why do you ask?

[meghannmariexx]

I was just wondering because I was going to make my Guinea Pig a tunnel and I wanted to make it long and I was wondering if I could tape it together.

[Ly&Pigs]

They really don't need long tunnels. You could use tape but if they start eating it, then you have to remove the tape or remove the tunnel.

I moved this thread as it doesn't have anything to do with the Med forum. It's more of a safety question.

[meghannmariexx]

Oh okay thank-you.

[graycurse]

I'm assuming you mean the packing (packaging?) tape? I have that holding the two halves of my chloroplast together and I caught my piggies nibbling on it. More than nibbling: they devoured all that they could reach. I monitored them carefully for 2 weeks afterwards and they don't seem to be any worse for the wear. I obviously don't recommend it, though.

[claire]

There's something about duct tape that makes my pigs obsessed with chewing it. I've had to re-position it all so it can't be reached and just do without it in some areas. Not worth the risk.

[Clarion]

My guinea pigs also seem to have a taste for tape. They've eaten it and been fine but of course I try to keep it out of their reach. I would not recomend using it to construct a toy or house. I would try binder clips or another non-adhesive to make your tunnel.

[meghannmariexx]

Oh okay thank-you for your help!

[_Lisa_]

I always err on the side of caution when it comes to my pets! You could probably find a safe alternative instead of tape.