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Questo il sito:
http://hedgehogheadquarters.com/secure/bedding.htm

Questo il paragrafo che mi ha messa in allarme:

Bedding to AVOID
Cedar Shavings
One doesn’t have to search very hard to find numerous warnings and studies showing the dangers of using cedar for animal, reptile or bird bedding. NEVER use cedar shavings because they contain a toxin called Plicatic Acid and other aromatic (volatile) hydrocarbon or phenol compounds.
These phenols are what give the shavings their scent and what repel fleas and moths but they are the same compounds that lead to numerous problems in small mammals.
The use of cedar shavings can lead to respiratory illnesses, liver problems and some types of cancer.
To our knowledge the only recommended use by veterinarians is for filler in dog beds."

TRADUZIONE
Lettiere da EVITARE
Trucioli di Cedro
Non c'è bisogno di cercare molto per trovare numerosi avvertimenti e studi sul pericolo di usare il cedro come lettiera per animali, rettili o uccelli. MAI usare trucioli di legno perchè contengono una tossina chiamata acido plicatico e altre idrocarburi aromatici (volatili) o composti fenolici.
Questi fenoli sono responsabili del profumo dei trucioli e sono repellenti per pulci e tarme, ma sono gli stessi composti che portano a numerosi problemi nei piccoli mammiferi.
L'uso di trucioli di legno può portare a problemi respiratori, del fegato9 e ad alcuni tipi di cancro.
Per quanto ne sappiamo l'unico uso raccomandato dai veterinari per questi trucioli è il riempimento dei letti per cani"

Ho tradotto il cedro ma la storia continua ancora con i Trucioli di pino (credo intendano anche abete):
"Pine shavings and related products are by far the most common bedding material used in the pet industry. Pine shavings are easily accessible, are processed and packaged by numerous pet supply companies, and sold at almost every store that carries pet products.
They are inexpensive to purchase compared to almost all other forms of bedding.
Pine shavings do a relatively adequate job of absorbing urine
Most brands are comfortable for small and large animals alike.
Even though there are adverse effects of pine on animal health, the convenience and cost factors make it the top choice for many animal owners. .....
Toxicity
Pine shavings and their derivatives are the LEAST recommended by veterinary professionals. Pine shavings do not contain the harmful Plicatic Acid that cedar shavings have but they contain high levels of Abietic Acid when not heat cured which can cause similar problems after lengthy exposure.
The quality of shavings varies from manufacturer to manufacture. The size, shape, and texture of the chips play an important part in the effectiveness and safety of the product. Most bulk packages of shavings sold for livestock are not as meticulously dried and packaged as the smaller bags sold for smaller pets.
Some shavings are dusty and they can make you and your pets sneeze or cause respiratory problems.
Options
If using pine shavings make sure they are kiln (NB:forno, fornace)dried.
The hedgehog’s cage is well ventilated.
Other types of shavings contain lower amounts of aromatic hydrocarbons and are less toxic"



Comunque l'articolo continua e alla fine consiglia o i trucioli di pioppo, che sono meno efficaci come deodoranti ma meno tossici, o le lettiere composte da legno sì, ma pellettato. Anche se sono di conifere la forma pellettata è meno tossica ma molto assorbente anche per gli odori. Alla fine loro consigliano le lettiere di pellet per cavalli

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