Vetbed VetBed Help - Bedding Suggestions

According to skinnypigs1's videos, vetbed needs to be used with an absorbent layer. Vetbed is really only used for it's softness. It's ideal for pigs with arthritis. I would suggest using fleece if you can get a hold of it. You can use towels, u-haul pads, or wood pellets (best at odor control but not soft for the pigs) as the absorbent layer.

CavyTV said:

According to skinnypigs1's videos, vetbed needs to be used with an absorbent layer. Vetbed is really only used for it's softness. It's ideal for pigs with arthritis. I would suggest using fleece if you can get a hold of it. You can use towels, u-haul pads, or wood pellets (best at odor control but not soft for the pigs) as the absorbent layer.

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Thanks a ton! Also, I've read that quite a few people use towels Underneath fleece, but wouldn't they smell really quick?

ReiSixx9 said:

Thanks a ton! Also, I've read that quite a few people use towels Underneath fleece, but wouldn't they smell really quick?

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I made my fleece pads with towels in the middle sewed in. I rinse in vinegar and water first, then wash in warm water with scent and dye free detergent. I spot clean daily and wash the fleece/towel pads once a week. My mom came to my house last week and they were due for a cleaning and she still couldn't smell anything.


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elewis618 said:

I made my fleece pads with towels in the middle sewed in. I rinse in vinegar and water first, then wash in warm water with scent and dye free detergent. I spot clean daily and wash the fleece/towel pads once a week. My mom came to my house last week and they were due for a cleaning and she still couldn't smell anything.

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Guess I'll have to find where to get cheap fleece in Australia. It's surprisingly difficult.

ReiSixx9 said:

Thanks a ton! Also, I've read that quite a few people use towels Underneath fleece, but wouldn't they smell really quick?

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Yes and no. It depends how many layers of towels you use and how often you clean them. More layers are better. You will need at least 2. Replace them at least once a week, although you may need to do twice a week. Towels and newspapers are the worst at odor control, u-haul pads are okay, and wood pellets are the best with the odor. If vetbed is cheaper for you, then you don't need to get fleece. They pretty much play the same role, only vetbed is softer and thicker. I actually wanted to switch to vetbed, but after seeing how pricey they are for such a small piece I didn't want to do it. I don't know about where you live, but here in the U.S. you can get yards of fleece for a good price depending where you buy it.

Hmm I can't seem to find u-haul pads in Australia and I would have to find pellets (I can't find these either unless they're really expensive), not to mention they're not reusable so they're probably not as cost effective.

I thought about using washable puppy pads or incontinence pads, but I can't find any big enough for my desired cage size (140x70cm cage size, 160x90cm bedding minimum).

elewis618 said:

I made my fleece pads with towels in the middle sewed in. I rinse in vinegar and water first, then wash in warm water with scent and dye free detergent. I spot clean daily and wash the fleece/towel pads once a week. My mom came to my house last week and they were due for a cleaning and she still couldn't smell anything.


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How many towels are sewed into one fleece/towel pad?

ReiSixx9 said:

How many towels are sewed into one fleece/towel pad?

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I only sewed one towel between 2 layers of fleece and it works well for us.


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elewis618 said:

I only sewed one towel between 2 layers of fleece and it works well for us.


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Hmm I guess I'll have to experiment for myself. Thanks.