Bedding recommendation for Allergy Issue

[stephisme]

Hello,

I have asthma and allergies. The aspen bedding I am using seems to be a trigger. Does anyone have any recommendations for any other types that will still be safe and effective?

Thanks so much!

[barryozzy]

You could try a paper based bedding like Kaytee Clean and Cozy. It's made of soft paper bits and usually not very dusty.

[betty]

If you are in the UK - I use a lot of PillowWad EcoNest as it is virtually dust free on purchase - and although it looks a bit big pieces-wise - they soon chew it down into softer bits.

However, I used to find that if I used too much actual cardboard for them to chew in a larger tank - the whole lot could be more dusty at cleaning out time when I was scooping out a good few weeks worth of the stuff.

There is a brand with thinner squiggly card pieces that I might start trially myself - as it looks a bit more comfortable stright out the bag?

[Thelodar]

Go for something paper based. But if it's a dust reaction more than an allergy, you should try eco-bedding. It's the lowest dust bedding I've ever used.

[yeti218]

An air purifier might also help to reduce the amount of dust in the air. Definitely try to switch bedding to something less irritating, but some dust is inevitable.

[Markpd]

Is it the dust that triggers your allergies or the Aspen itself?

Another option could be to use hemp bedding, it is apparently hypo-allergenic.