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My guinea pig coughs. What's the best bedding for respiratory health?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male

Hello I have 4 boy guinea pigs and I want ro know what the best bedding cause my oldest piggies hes coughs sometimes like he got something in his throat and money for the vet is expensive and I need to know where can I found a good place for piggies

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on November 4th, 2018

Thanks for reaching out about Bo Linny. Coughing could be caused by multiple things but "dusty" bedding (such as wood products) or aromatic woods (cedar, redwood, pine) can cause respiratory irritation or inflammation, and therefore don't make to best bedding, especially if living directly on top. Recycled paper products seem to work the best, as being low dust and highly absorptive. Good luck.

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