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Forum DIET & CARE Pine pellet question

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    • luvmyhunybuny
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        I recently bought Guardian Pine Pellets for Tillie’s litter (this is from website; Our pellets are manufactured to higher standards than other pellets on the market. We use only kiln dried pine shavings. We extract the dust prior to pelleting so the softened fiber is lower in dust while maintaining high absorbency.). I know pine shavings are a no no but wondering why pine pellets are okay? or are they? I asked at the rescue and they recommend aspen pellets, but all the feed stores I have checked only have pine. Now I am worried I am harming her! Help!
         

         


      • Jaguara
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          it more has to do with the fact that pine and cedar contain substances called Phenols that is bad for rabbits and other small animals for that fact. I don’t know if you have a Petsmart or Petco in your area but carefresh is paper and very abosrbent and cheap. I use it cause we have 4 hamsters and its cheaper to buy one large bag for every one then something more specialized for one and not the others. But I know that there are safer alternatives out there for bunnies ^_^


        • luvmyhunybuny
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            Jaguara~
            I cannot use Carefresh because Tillie has “butt wings” (very fine fur around her tail) and it gets all tangled in her fur. I find Carefresh expensive, even though I get it through the rescue.


          • Jaguara
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              what about yesterday’s news?


            • Sarita
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                Pelleted pine is safe. I’ve never been able to find aspen pellets either.


              • mint
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                  I can’t find aspen pellets either. I use pelleted pine also and I load hay on top of it. I haven’t had a problem so far. I love it, it’s the most absorbent litter I’ve ever used and it is also the cheapest ($7 for 40 pound bag at my local feed store). I’ve heard the phenols are cooked out when they make the pellets. I hope yours is safe, but if you notice anything strange about her poop or behavior you can switch litters.


                • Stickerbunny
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                    The pellet process removes the dangerous parts of pine – so pine pellets are safe. House Rabbit Society even suggests Feline Pine litter as a safe litter.

                    Aspen Surpreme is an aspen pellet though if you wanted to try it. But, my pet stores don’t carry aspen pellets either. I use yesterdays news – my girl will use pine pellets, but my boy won’t use anything that has any smell to it at all… or if it looks funny to him… he’s so picky, I was all excited when he used the paper pellets.


                  • kamdynandsunshinesmom
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                      I did use equine fresh but they discontinued it so I wanted to use equine pine the company told me they are not good for rabbits and I got nervous so I bought yesterdays news. I love this litter so much

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                  Forum DIET & CARE Pine pellet question