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Old 12-31-2016, 06:52 PM  
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Default Re: Substrate preferences for dwarf hamsters

I've been using Carefresh but I'm switching to Fitch because it's more cost effective and I've heard it's less dusty (haven't noticed any dust in the carefresh but it's better to be safe).

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Originally Posted by AmityvilleHams View Post
I'd avoid wood shavings.They're nowhere near as safe as paper substrate,since they can cause an allergic reaction and are far less comfortable and could easily cause injuries with sharper pieces.
My Satin hybrid, Stephano, is allergic to wood shaving, I'm not sue if it's the dust or just that the sharpness of the shavings poked and irritated his skin but he was fine as soon as I switch to paper substrate. If you don't have better substrate currently then it's fine to use temporarily though.
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