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Pocket pet owners are faced with a plethora of bedding choices. Here is some information to help you select the right bedding for your pet:

Cedar

Cedar shavings are NOT a suitable bedding for small animals. Cedar wood contains a powerful and pungent oil, and the fumes can irritate their eyes. Cedar works well as a flea repellent, and should only be used as stuffing for your dog's or cat's bed.

Pine

Pine, like cedar, is a softwood that contains a lot of volatile chemicals called phenols. These phenols make the pine shavings smell nice, but they are also toxic to small animals.

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