Allergy Free Bedding For Guinea Pigs

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Allergy free bedding for guinea pigs.

In general when people say they are allergic to guinea pigs then that means they are allergic to one of the allergens the guinea pig carries. Guinea pigs are not always the cause of your allergy. You need to make sure you spot clean your guinea pigs cage daily and deep clean their cage once a week. This cheap guinea pig bedding is all natural soft biodegradable and 99 9 percent dust free making it perfect for an anti allergy bedding.

When you call the allergist to make an appointment be sure to tell them you want to be tested for guinea pigs as they may need to order the serum. If you are experiencing the allergy symptoms listed above and have switched your guinea pigs bedding without success then you may well be allergic. The earlier that you are able to validate your allergy to a guinea pig the better. Types of guinea pig bedding.

However that protein can be transferred to the guinea pig s coat or skin during grooming or passing waste and may be transferred to your skin if you handle the guinea pig or its bedding. Historically there have been 3 types of guinea pig bedding. If you are interested in scientific research in the guinea pig allergy field i would recommend a paper and references available. For many years wood was the preferred bedding option when housing small animals.

You might need to change or wash the bedding as per the debris buildup in the cage. Bedding allergy is another most common type of allergy in guinea pigs. Wood guinea pig shavings. Shown below are some of the most common allergic reactions that people experience when in close contact with guinea pigs.

Now what actually is an allergen. Try to switch materials or omit them completely for 1 week. Remember when i said any warm blooded animal which has hair fur or feather can cause an allergy to a human being. Asthma perhaps the most common allergic symptom asthma is a respiratory reaction that makes it difficult for a person to breathe.

Most commonly reported allergic reactions to guinea pigs are manifesting as. Most of the time bedding allergy is due to the improper living environment. Living world pine shavings this bedding is made from 100 percent all natural kiln dried pine wood shavings. Here are the reasons.

However times have progressed and you should not use wood shavings for guinea pig bedding. Wood paper and fleece. Deligating your pet s cleaning and avoiding contact with your furniture will help to reduce the impact of the allergies.