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The Best Bedding for Guinea Pigs

Fleece or paper? The best guinea pig bedding, especially for long-haired breeds that need a clean coat.

Two good routes: washable fleece liners (cozier, cheaper over time, and much better for long coats) or a soft paper bedding. Never use cedar or pine shavings, the oils irritate their lungs. For long-haired pigs, fleece keeps that skirt far cleaner than loose bedding.

Top pickGuineaDad Fleece Liner

Our top pick for long-hairs. A fitted, absorbent fleece liner with a built-in pocket, just shake out and wash.

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Kaytee Clean & Cozy Paper Bedding

The best disposable option: soft, super absorbent, and good at odor control if you prefer paper.

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Carefresh Small Animal Bedding

Another well-reviewed paper bedding, a bit fluffier for burrowing.

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How to choose

How to choose: for long-hairs, fleece keeps the coat clean and costs less over time (you just wash it). For paper, pick unscented, dust-extracted and highly absorbent. Whatever you use, spot-clean daily and do a full change weekly.

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