Bedding

We highly recommend Yesterday's News (in our opinion this has the best odor control), Aspen, and CareFresh (there is a concern about mites and lice in the CareFresh bedding so just to be on the safe side freeze the bedding for 24-48 hours before using). Instead of using bedding a lot of rattie owners (including us) use fleece and other material to line the cages (not practical if you don't have a washer and dryer, though) and a product like Yesterday's News in one or two litter pans like this corner litter pan for ferrets.

NEVER use Cedar (it's toxic), Pine (just as bad as Cedar), Corn Cob (hard on a ratties feet and a choking hazard), or cat litter (dusty and can cause respiratory problems).

For more information visit The Toxicity of Pine and Cedar Shavings.