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Originally Posted by Professor_Nibbles
I just been told off by a tiktok user about using Kaytee litter cause it's clay and could "Kill my hamster". Can I just check that if she isn't eating it and is just digging, pooping and cleaning herself in it, then is it ok? I do have a sandbath with niteangel stuff in it, and a jar with ecoearth substrate, so kaytee is not the only thing I use. I know there are other litter I can use, but that was the one I have at the moment, as am planning to order the niteangel toilet purple bag, would anyone know if that is safe too? Amazon.com
or if it's better to get the blue bag sand version Amazon.com
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My concern with using kaytee litter is the fact it made of bentonite clay (the same as some clumping cat litter) that if the hamster ingests any it will absorb water. And in the rare chance large quantity is eaten it will clump and cause an internal blockage which could cause a fatality. Hamsters are often smart and shouldn’t consume it - a little nibble on it shouldn’t cause harm (as bentonite clay is made into a supplement for humans as has health benefit). Personally I wouldn’t use it for my hamsters. I don’t think it will necessarily kill your hamster but could possible pose a serious health risk if large quantities are consumed.
I used to use sand as a litter tray for my past hamster however for my current hamsters I use paper pellets (back 2 nature) don’t think these are available in the USA.
But looking at the link the Niteangel litter (purple) looks okay as break down into sand when wet and they claim it reduces the risk of blockages. So appears safe but as I haven’t seen it before i haven’t got any experience with it.