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Guinea Pig Bedding in the Guinea Pig Webshop
Plospan Kingsize Wood Shavings are especially recommended as ideal bedding for your small rodents with sensitive respiratory tracts. It's the most dust-free bedding in the Plospan range, minimizing respiratory irritation. The Kingsize is slightly coarser
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Chipsi Wood Fiber Super Granulate is the ideal bedding for rodents that are sensitive to allergies. The Chipsi Super ground cover is dust and bacteria-free and is super absorbent. In addition, this ground cover has improved moisture absorption and effecti
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Enjoy a Fresh and Dry Stay for Your Little Friends with Bunny Nature Bedding Fresh & Dry! Bunny Nature Bedding Fresh & Dry is not just any litter; it is a carefully composed blend of four valuable components that have been specifically chosen for their wo
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bunnyBedding Linum is a natural flax bedding. It immediately offers your pets maximum comfort and provides them with a dry and comfortable surface to walk and lie on. Depending on the size of the cage and the number of animals, bunnyBedding Linum stays dr
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Barley Straw is a 100% natural product! This high-quality straw is suitable for rodents and rabbits. The straw has undergone special treatment at the factory. It has been inspected for metal and shaken to remove any stones and dust.
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Give Your Rabbits and Rodents the Best with Versele Laga Straw! As a proud rabbit owner, you know how important it is to provide them with a comfortable and hygienic living environment. With Versele Laga Straw you get the perfect bedding to meet all their
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Deep in the heart of the rodent kingdom, where the air is filled with cheerful chirping of birds and the swishing sounds of reptiles, we meet an incredibly innovative ground cover called Corbo. A paradise for all the winged and furry creatures that frolic
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Eco-friendly paper bedding for small rodents! Dust-free and super-absorbent bedding made from 100% recycled paper fibers. Environmentally friendly, lightweight, and suitable for all small rodents!
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High-Quality Alder Wood Chips! Wood N Alder offers high-quality alder wood chips, specially designed to create a comfortable and hygienic environment for rabbits, chinchillas, birds, and reptiles. These wood chips are ideal as litter for rabbits, effectiv
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Organic bedding made from cottonseed fiber. Absorbs moisture and odors effectively, keeping the enclosure clean and dry for longer. Dust-free, making it ideal for rats, mice, and ferrets (also suitable for guinea pigs and rabbits).
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Soft, comfortable bedding that's pleasant to nest in and works well in hamster scaping. Ideal as a comfort layer or nesting zone in the enclosure. Dust-free and great for small rodents.
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Soft cotton substrate for hamster scaping: ideal as a comfort layer or nesting zone. Use in zones (rest corner/nesting chamber) and combine with a diggable base. Dimensions/capacity: see specifications.
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Soft bedding/top layer made from tea bags and colored fleece scraps (waste from baby clothes). Ideal as a pop of color in hamster scaping, gerbil scaping, and rat scaping, and as a cozy nesting or burrowing layer. 20 liters.
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Guinea pig bedding – dust-free, absorbent & comfortable
A dry, comfortable substrate is the foundation of a good guinea pig habitat. Guinea pigs live on the floor: they walk around a lot, like to rest in corners, and don't like to constantly be in wet areas. In this category, you'll find practical guinea pig bedding: easy on the paws, with good absorption, and as dust-free as possible. Specialists since 2011, so you can choose with confidence and with help.
Choose a substrate that feels comfortable and absorbs moisture well. Use designated "wet zones" (toilet areas) with guinea pig toilets and, if necessary, pee mats .
Odor control doesn't have to be a "clean-it-all" approach. Spot-clean smartly and use handy tools from cleaning products for routine cleaning.
A good substrate works best in a spacious enclosure. Combine it with guinea pig cages or runs and enclosures , and provide dry running routes.
Which guinea pig bedding suits your situation?
The best substrate is one that you can maintain and that keeps your guinea pigs dry. When choosing, pay particular attention to:
- Absorption – binds moisture and helps keep the cage fresh for longer.
- Structure – pleasant to walk on and rest in.
- Ease of maintenance – works well with spot cleaning and fixed toilet areas.
Tip: Work in zones . A spacious "dry area" for walking and several "toilet corners" (easy to clean). This reduces odors and saves time.
Absorption & odor: this keeps the cage fresh for longer
- Daily : remove wet spots and manure piles (spot-clean).
- Weekly : Refresh the wet areas in particular (not all at once).
- Handy : place toilets in fixed places: guinea pig toilets .
Comfort & feet: dry walking is key
Because guinea pigs spend a lot of time on the floor, you want a substrate that doesn't get soggy. Do you notice certain areas getting wet quickly? Place a mat or pee mat there and change it more often. See: guinea pig bedding mats & pee mats .
Maintenance & hygiene
- Daily : remove wet spots, change the water and check food remains.
- Weekly : Refresh wet areas, clean toilets and renew part of the substrate.
- Use tools that make your routine easier: guinea pig cleaning products .
Checklist: Guinea pig bedding arranged properly
✔ Soil selected with good absorption
✔ Fixed toilet facilities: toilets
✔ Wet areas extra protected with plasma mats
✔ You have a simple routine (spot clean + alternating zones)
✔ Have cleaning products ready: cleaning agents
Safety warnings
- Check bedding regularly for damp patches and replace wet material in time.
- Avoid strongly scented products; a "smell" isn't automatically more pleasant for your guinea pig.
- Make sure the floor doesn't remain too wet in fixed areas; use toilet areas or pee mats.
- Do you notice your guinea pig moving differently, sitting still a lot, or clearly in discomfort? If in doubt, contact a veterinarian.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Guinea Pig Bedding
What is better: loose bedding or pee mats?
That depends on your routine. Loose bedding is comfortable and absorbent; pee pads are quick to change and ideal for fixed toilet spots. Combining them is also possible.
How often should I change?
Daily spot cleaning and weekly refreshing of wet areas works best for many people. How often "large" is needed depends on the group size and composition.
What else helps against odors?
Work with toilets and make designated areas easy to clean. See guinea pig cleaning products for helpful resources.
Why buy guinea pig bedding from DRD Rodent Shop®?
✔ Specialist since 2011
✔ Ordered before 5 PM = shipped the same day
✔ Delivered from our own stock
✔ Smartly selected range for well-being & safety
