What is suitable bedding for a ferret?
Bedding; fleeces, clothes (not knitted and not anything a claw could get stuck in). You can also get sleep sacks, hammocks and a number of other things which have to be specially purchased. Old clothes are a much cheaper option, and ferrets love snuggling in them. For a flooring-carpeting type thing I use woodchips, shredded paper and straw. There’s a lot of debate about what’s good for ferrets and what’s not, but you will want to steer clear of wood shavings as they are dusty and can cause respiratory problems. Your ferret can potentially eat fluff, which could lead to a blockage. You’ll want to steer clear of scented woods also, such as cedar, as these are poisonous to ferrets. Hay is too dusty for ferrets and often carry parasites -plus the hay seeds is bad for ferrets, as it may get lodged into their feet. Shredded paper -not newspapers- is a cheap, healthy option for all. Plus it protects against identity theft 😛 ETA; To the user above me, I’d just like to point out that towels a
