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Bedding Litter Under Fleece

GuineaTiel

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I have been having issues with my cage smelling and I am in the process of experimenting things that could work. It doesn't "stink" all it really is is the guinea pig marking their territory i guess but their cage is in my bedroom. A while ago I asked my mom if she had any ideas and she mentioned cat litter. But to put it under the fleece in a thin layer. Would that work if I got the right kind of litter or should I just do something else. Thanks
 

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The only concern I have with that is if your piggies get under the fleece and sample the kitty litter it could hurt them. Good luck!
 

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I think it could harm them if they happened to eat it. What have you tried so far?
 

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Well my pigs don't burrow under the fleece anymore and I either weigh it down or if it's big enough, clip it to the sides. I have tried towels and fleece, and bedding. but the bedding was cheap stuff that came with a cage so it didn't really work. i am going to try to buy either uhaul pads or bedding this weekend to experiment. THanks for the quick feedback
 

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I would think the litter would stick to the fleece. You could try disposable puppy pads or pooch pads which are washable puppy pads I have used both before and they never had any problems with odor control. Hope all goes well and you find a good solution.
 

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I wouldn't use the cat litter because if they eat it it will expand inside their belly and cause a lot of problems. I strongly suggest not using the cat litter. I use wood pellets which give off a very woody smell, but cover up the pigs smell well. Just MAKE SURE you get the kind with out chemicals or excellerators, they aren't safe for the pigs.
 

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No cat litter but yesterday's news might be a good alternative or as squint96 said the wood pellets.
 

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I've tried wood pellets under fleece. It worked pretty well but get stuck to fleece. So other than having to brush off hay and fur from the top, I have to brush off the wood dust from under fleece before putting it in the washing machine.
 

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Thanks for all the feedback. I'm going to pass on that idea and I think I will try puppy pads because I just found some leftovers from my puppy. THanks again
 
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