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Posted 1/6/2009 9:11:38 PM
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Recently I got my very first rat named Lillie. I bought Pine bedding because it looked to be something comfy for her to lay on and to keep order down. After I got home and got online I read that pine bedding can be bad for their health, cause asthma and allergies.

Is this true that pine and even ceder bedding could be harmful? If so, could anyone suggest me a good brand of bedding I could use that is safe, but comfy for my little Lillie?
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Posted 1/7/2009 8:31:33 AM
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Here is an article that you might find helpful.

Rat Housing Guide
Use this information to find the ideal cage for your rat.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/rats/rat-housing/rat-housing-guide.aspx

The last paragraph of the House Guide article has info on recommended litters for rats. And I also thought you might be interested in this article:

Litter Train A Pet Rat
Follow these steps to litter train your rat.
http://www.smallanimalchannel.com/rats/rat-behavior/litter-train-pet-rat.aspx

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Posted 1/13/2009 7:44:25 PM


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I would also recommend getting Lillie a friend. Rats are very social creators and will become bored and depressed when left to live alone.

For more rat info, you can check out the link below.

http://freewebs.com/dreamchaser023/

Good luck with Lillie
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