There are many factors to consider when looking for guinea pig bedding. Of course, the main factor is how comfortable the bedding will be for your guinea pigs. Guinea pigs have very sensitive feet, and a rough bedding can be quite irritating and can cause their paws to become sore and painful over time. They are also quite sensitive to strong smells and lingering particles in the air, so it’s important to find a bedding that has minimal odours and  dust.

Much of the ease of guinea pig litter training comes from the fact guinea pigs can be completely litter trained in only a few days! Guinea pigs are intelligent animals and will thrive off of the safety and stability a litter box can bring. You may have noticed your piggies tend to pee and poop in the same few areas anyway, so adding a litter tray to their routine will be straightforward.

Traditionally, sawdust was the go-to bedding for guinea pigs until owners and researchers noticed that guinea pigs were frequently developing respiratory conditions. It was quickly discovered the source of this was the sawdust, as it was extremely fine and far too easy for a piggy to inhale. Their bodies aren’t able to effectively filter out the dust, so it remains inside and can lead to discomfort and infections.

Guinea pig litter training may be a great step to take with your guinea pigs, especially if they are indoor and free roaming. Having your guinea pigs learn specific areas to do their business can be beneficial to you both.

Litter training is a great way to keep your floors a little bit cleaner. If the majority of their waste is in designated areas, you won’t need to worry about constantly having to clean up after them. It will be much heathier for you, your guinea pigs and anyone else that lives in the house.

Living in an apartment or flat can feel quite restrictive for an animal lover. So, having a little herd of guinea pigs can be a great option. Guinea pigs’ main requirement is space, so you’ll need to be able to provide a room exclusively for them, or section off a larger room for their cage.