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What wood is safe for gerbils to chew, and how deep should their bedding be?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Gerbil | Female | 2 months and 29 days old

Can gerbil safe to chew / eat vine ? What is the recommended height of the flooring

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on December 13th, 2018

It would depend on the species of vine being offered. Certain woods, such as Apple, Ash, Sycamore and Willow, are safe for gerbils to chew on. Gerbils like to burrow, so the layer of bedding should be 5-6 inches deep.

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