Pine, hamsters?

I currently use Woodshavings from PetsAtHome which are made from pine. I have 2 chinese hamsters (don't worry they are happy together!) and they constantly sneeze! I think it is because of the wood shavings.





Is pine harmfull for them?


and is there anywhere I can get suitable shavings, (either online or somewhere near fife, scotland)?

Pine, hamsters?
I JUST HAVE TO SAY YOU HAVE SUCH CUTE HAMSTERS!!!


BUT YES PINE IS HARMFUL TO THEM I FOUND THAT OUT WITH MY HAMSTERS I USED TO GET MINE FROM PETS AT HOME BUT NOW I DONT I USE...


TESCO VALUE WOOD SHAVING THEY ARE FINE!


YOU CAN ALSO USE SAND AND JUST HAMSTER BEDDING!
Reply:In pine, the main irritant is abietic acid, sometimes called sylvic acid. Hamsters exposed to cedar and pine wood over long periods of time have shown a clear link with chronic chest disease1. There is also a possible link with cancer and liver damage but the results of various studies are unclear and conflicting. I think you should try petsmart.com and get Carefresh Pet Bedding %26amp; Litter. It works great.!
Reply:yes it can cause respiratory problems and can give them splinters in their little feet.


There is stuff called CareFresh. its dust free, hypo allergenic, absorbs odor better than anything else i have used and is made from recycled paper. The packages look small but the stuff is compressed
Reply:Pine can be harmful to small animals.


Although, if it has been treated, it should be alright.


The thing with pine is the essential oils in the wood.


If you make sure it has been dried, then you shouldn't have a problem.


I use Kaytee Pine with my gerbils and have never had difficulties.


I would definitely change bedding, though.