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Hi there, and thank you for your question. There is a definite risk of a gastric or intestinal obstruction with ingestion of litter, so I would recommend switching to a bedding type that she will not eat. This may be a bit of trial and error to find the right bedding, but I would suggest trying Carefresh, or Yesterday's News as safe, non-toxic options. I hope this helps, and that Mistle is otherwise happy and healthy!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Paper bedding such as Carefresh bedding or this type is currently recommended. There would be no greater issue with them ingesting the paper bedding versus the wood shavings bedding, as the paper bedding would actually be more easily digested (as paper is actually a product made from broken down wood!). The paper is more expensive but has less risk of causing wounds (occasionally the wood shavings can have sharp pieces and cause injury to the skin or eyes or mouth) and less risk of dust or other irritants to the respiratory tract.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, and thank you for your question. It is possible for bedding to cause itchiness if the pet is allergic to the material, or if the bag of litter carried parasites such as mites. I would suggest using a paper-based bedding such as Care Fresh: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/carefresh-natural-pet-bedding It may also be a good idea to swap out the bag of bedding altogether for a new one, and thoroughly disinfect the cage with soap and water in case of parasites. Of course, the itchiness could also be unrelated to the bedding, so if the itchiness does not improve after making these changes, I would recommend visiting your veterinarian for a further workup. They may perform a skin scraping and provide medication if they suspect a bacterial infection. I hope this helps, and that Robert feels better soon!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
A peat/soil based or sawdust based pellet is less likely to stick to his paws, you can also try using only a bare scattering of litter over newspaper but this would then need emptying at least twice daily
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I don't know the set-up in your house but my guess is that he is scared of something which is why doesn't want to come out from under the bed. Do you have a dog or other cat that harasses him? Have you tried putting the litter box under the bed with him? You may need to get a more shallow, smaller box to do this. If there is a dog that is bothering him then you need to give him a "safe space" which sounds like all you have is your bedroom to do this in. What I mean by a safe space is to put a baby gate up so your dog cannot get in the room but leave enough room under the gate so the cat can go out of the room if he wants. In the room you need to have Scruff's food, water and litter box. Once he realizes he is safe he should start coming out more. After he seems comfortable in your room you can start slowly trying to integrate him into the rest of the house and with the rest of the pets. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Updated on September 24th, 2025