When there is no bedding for hamsters, safe alternatives such as kitchen paper and unbleached wood pulp toilet paper can be used for emergency purposes, and specialized bedding should be replenished as soon as possible. The specific solutions are as follows:
Emergency Alternative Materials
- Kitchen Paper/Unbleached Wood Pulp Toilet Paper
Choose paper without fluorescent agents and bleaches. Cut it into strips or crumbs and spread it inside the cage. The thickness should be suitable for hamsters to hide and build nests.
- Other Natural Materials
- Wood Shavings (Birch wood shavings are preferred as they have strong moisture absorption and good support).
- Corn Cobs (Suitable for summer, they are cool and can absorb water and remove odors).
- Cat Litter (Make sure there are no chemical additives).
Operation Steps
- Spread the alternative materials evenly inside the cage, and keep the thickness above 5 cm to allow hamsters to dig.
- Clean the damp or contaminated local areas every day to keep the environment dry.
- Purchase specialized bedding in a timely manner for replacement, and avoid using alternatives for a long time.
Precautions
- Do not use materials with chemical additives (such as fluorescent paper and scented paper towels).
- For long-haired hamsters, corn cob bedding is preferred to avoid hair sticking together.
- Excessive dust may cause respiratory diseases, so it is necessary to select dust-free materials.
If you need to optimize the choice of bedding for a long time, you can refer to the performance comparison of birch wood shavings or the natural formula solutions of flower and grass bedding.