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Oct 29, 2009 20:21:35 GMT -4
Post by christina127 on Oct 29, 2009 20:21:35 GMT -4
My ferret was useing shavings(like hamster shavings) as litter. Thats what his prevous owner gave me and told me to use for him. I read up on it and a few people told me that it could cause problems for there system. so i found a cat litter that looked good. "Feline Fresh" Natural unclomping pellets.
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Oct 29, 2009 20:50:28 GMT -4
Post by mindy on Oct 29, 2009 20:50:28 GMT -4
if it is wood pellets then is should be fine. but, it is pricey!
if you have a hardware store close to where you live you can get wood stove pellets. i get them at kents in corner brook but i am sure they are other places too. canadian tire may carry them. i get a 40 lb bag for 7.99. so much cheaper and really good. not smelly like yesterdays news and not bad for them like clay or wood shavings.
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Oct 29, 2009 20:52:19 GMT -4
Post by christina127 on Oct 29, 2009 20:52:19 GMT -4
i'll look at canadian tire..thanks
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Oct 30, 2009 7:11:33 GMT -4
Post by mindy on Oct 30, 2009 7:11:33 GMT -4
no problem
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Nov 11, 2009 11:13:20 GMT -4
Post by Melanie on Nov 11, 2009 11:13:20 GMT -4
Hi, My husband recently brought home a new litter to try for our 4 little guys and I was wondering if its safe to use. Its corn based, it is dust free... is it good to use?
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Nov 11, 2009 11:56:26 GMT -4
Post by Johnny and Demon on Nov 11, 2009 11:56:26 GMT -4
I wonder what kind of litter is it Never heard of those kind of litters .. If its not clay litter or pine shavings type it should be fine...?
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Nov 11, 2009 13:25:32 GMT -4
Post by Tressie on Nov 11, 2009 13:25:32 GMT -4
Here's some responses from various ferret sites about corn-based litter:
"Avoid Corn cob litter. It can add to respiratory problems due to dust, and some ferrets ingest the corn cob pellets and get intestinal blockages. Corncob bedding is not recommended as it harbors mold, is not digestible and can be a source of intestinal impaction if swallowed. Corncob litter and plain newspaper are not very absorbent and therefore will not absorb odor well either."
"One other type of litter that could be problematic for some ferrets is corn cob pellets. These inexpensive ground corn cobs do an adequate job of controlling odors, but have caused serious intestinal blockages in ferrets that accidentally ate the pieces. Oat hulls are another inexpensive source of litter, but be careful of dust levels, especially for litter-burrowing ferrets."
And finally from a vet in Ferrets Magazine:
"Ferret Eats Litter Is it safe for a ferret to eat corn litter? By Karen Rosenthal, DVM, DABVP Posted: June 1, 2009, 5 a.m. EDT
Q: I’ve read that clumping litter for ferrets is not good for them. I’ve recently been using corn litter, but I caught my ferret eating it. Are there any dangers in allowing my ferret to eat the corn litter? Will it hurt my ferret?
A: It is probably not a good idea to let your ferret eat any type of litter. My biggest concern would be “clumping” of the litter in the digestive tract. If this happens, it usually requires surgery to remove the litter in the stomach or intestines.
The ferret’s digestive tract is not designed to absorb nutrients from litter. Therefore, the enzymes won’t break down this material and it won’t easily pass through the tract.
A ferret with litter blocking its digestive tract will soon lose weight, it may vomit and it will require emergency surgery. Therefore, please don’t let your ferret eat any type of litter."
I would say because of the risk of your ferrets eating some, best not to use this type of litter.
Tressie
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Nov 12, 2009 10:28:00 GMT -4
Post by Melanie on Nov 12, 2009 10:28:00 GMT -4
Its not in pellet form, its grainy like regular cat litter. Its dust free, so if I try them and they are not interested in eating it, I should be good?
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Nov 12, 2009 10:59:13 GMT -4
Post by Johnny and Demon on Nov 12, 2009 10:59:13 GMT -4
No. Even if its dust free grainy cat litter is NO GOOD for ferrets.
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Nov 12, 2009 12:28:05 GMT -4
Post by Melanie on Nov 12, 2009 12:28:05 GMT -4
but its not regular cat litter I was just referring to the texture of it. Its actually made of corn...
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Nov 12, 2009 13:27:22 GMT -4
Post by Johnny and Demon on Nov 12, 2009 13:27:22 GMT -4
If it looks like sand .. its bad.
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Nov 12, 2009 13:57:39 GMT -4
Post by mindy on Nov 12, 2009 13:57:39 GMT -4
hi Melanie i have read that corn based litter is not good for ferrets wheat based litter is even worse but i don't think corn based stuff is much better. the wood stove pellets aren't working out?
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Nov 15, 2009 17:35:04 GMT -4
Post by Melanie on Nov 15, 2009 17:35:04 GMT -4
Hey, thanks all for the comments. I've decided to ixnay on the corn litter...
Mindy the wood pellets are Ok, but I find them kinda smelly and I use A LOT with 4 little fuzz butts! I was just looking for a better alternative... suggestions anyone???
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Nov 15, 2009 17:38:00 GMT -4
Post by Johnny and Demon on Nov 15, 2009 17:38:00 GMT -4
I like Yesterday's News .. I do not need to use alot and its pretty cheap at Sobeys and Wal-Mart... I do not find Yesterday's News smelly but I only have 2 ferrets and I clean their litter boxes many times a day lol
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Nov 15, 2009 17:38:31 GMT -4
Post by Johnny and Demon on Nov 15, 2009 17:38:31 GMT -4
Oh ! What kind of foods do you feed them ? Foods have an impact on your ferrets body and poop smell ..
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Nov 15, 2009 17:38:32 GMT -4
Post by christina127 on Nov 15, 2009 17:38:32 GMT -4
I buy Pellet cat litter an right now i'm mixin it with wood stove pellots..i find the wood stove pellets r not very obsorbent ..but if i mix in a bit of pellet cat litter it works fine, .. I'm working on switching Rickey to Yesterdays news..
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Nov 15, 2009 18:34:30 GMT -4
Post by Johnny and Demon on Nov 15, 2009 18:34:30 GMT -4
Pellet Cat Litter ? Are you talking about Yesterday's News ? lol That's the only cat litter I know that is good for ferrets because its recycled pappers pellets ..
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Nov 15, 2009 18:39:32 GMT -4
Post by mindy on Nov 15, 2009 18:39:32 GMT -4
from experience, the Yesterday's News is MUCH less absorbent than the wood stove pellets. I hate the Yesterday's News. It is yucky and stinky and soggy and just plain gross to me. I really don't like the smell of soggy paper.
I don't understand how the wood stove pellets are not absorbent. That makes no sense to me. I use them all the time and they always come out of the litter box as dry saw dust, never wet. The only way they could be wet is if they are not cleaned often enough. You said you have 4 litter pans and that you clean them all the time so you should not be having this problem. Unless you are using wood stove pellets that are held together with glue. The ones I have come in a black, white, and red bag. I don't remember the brand name at the moment. You should not use the ones that are held together with glue. The ones I mentioned are held together from the heat of making them into pellets. That way they absorb the moisture very easily. Unless, maybe you are scooping as soon as Rickey goes? That wouldn't give them time to absorb the pee.
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Nov 15, 2009 19:47:56 GMT -4
Post by christina127 on Nov 15, 2009 19:47:56 GMT -4
I try to remove it as soon as i see it..thats proble whatit is..lol
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