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Why are pine woodshavings bad for rabbits?
- Thread starter LJRabbit
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Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
I understand they can cause respiratory problems from the Phenols they release.
Yes its the phenols in it which causes respitory probs, in worse cases it can even cause liver damage.
There are lots of other safer beddings to use though, I recommend both megazorb and auboise.
If you want to use shavings, use Aspen ones instead as there are no volitile oils in these.
There are lots of other safer beddings to use though, I recommend both megazorb and auboise.
If you want to use shavings, use Aspen ones instead as there are no volitile oils in these.
Dustyrabbit
Warren Veteran
Why are they used so often in pet shops then?
Ignorance - and I don't mean that rudely, I used to use them in fact a vet told me to use them so my bun wouldn't pig out on straw or hay bedding 'cos he was fat!
I think a lot of allergies to pets aren't really to the pet but to the woodshavings too - I've suffered itchy eyes when I had hamsters on shavings - I use megazorb now.
Boots
Mama Doe
We used those but have recently been advised that they can give sore hocks :shock: but use your judgement I guess if they aren't pine
