Is cuprinol the only safe hutch paint?

[SOAD]

Hello,

I've had a bunny in with ec so bleaching everything and paining, is cuprinol the only safe wood treatment still or are there anymore?

Thanks :wave:

 

[Stator]

Wilko Garden Colour used to say safe for pets, I don't know if that still applies and I don't know how safe that truly means it is, but I've used it and none of mine have died, despite the odd nibble here and there

 

[Vegan_Bunny]

I *think* the B&Q own paint said it was safe for animals. I'm not 100% sure, though.

 

[Den]

Wilko Garden Colour used to say safe for pets, I don't know if that still applies and I don't know how safe that truly means it is, but I've used it and none of mine have died, despite the odd nibble here and there

We used Wilkinson own brand last summer, so should be ok unless they've changed the contents.

 

[Tamsin]

Most brands have a contact number on the tin so if you've got a preference you can check directly with them. I've heard people say the wilko own brand isn't as easy to apply.

If it's on the outside where they can't chew most things are fine once dry. Inside you could go for bare wood walls and safety flooring (for a wipe clean finish).

 

[SOAD]

It's already painted, so I need to cover the paint I already put on which is cupinol, but wasn't sure if things had changed and there was more brands, maybe I should just stick to cuprinol. Thanks everybody for your help Xxxx

 

[bekki2308]

I use the wilko one on willow and actually find it much better than cuprinol to apply

 

[Babsie]

It's already painted, so I need to cover the paint I already put on which is cupinol, but wasn't sure if things had changed and there was more brands, maybe I should just stick to cuprinol. Thanks everybody for your help Xxxx

I would stick with Cuprinol - much better quality than some of the cheaper brands.

 

[Bunnyfan25]

I have some mdf steps coming advertised for cats/dogs, would cuprinol suit for them? It's an extension between two tiered hutches we're making encased in a wooden frame.

 

[keletkezes]

I have some mdf steps coming advertised for cats/dogs, would cuprinol suit for them? It's an extension between two tiered hutches we're making encased in a wooden frame.

Normal MDF will disintegrate in the wet, it's only really designed for indoor use. MDF itself is not advised because the 'binder' that holds the particles together can be toxic (a synthetic resin usually) if chewed.

 

[Bunnyfan25]

OK this would be inside a hutch extension so won't get wet.

Will cuprinol protect it so the dust and resin don't get out?

It was the biggest set of steps I could find, I'm planning on putting felt on it but could paint it too if needs be...

 

[keletkezes]

You'd be fine as long as they don't chew it

 

[Bunnyfan25]

In that case I'm gonna felt it all over lol. Tbh they are only using it as access so not somewhere they'd hang around on