From:
Ferret Wise Shelter
Date: 2003-11-03 15:36:13 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] litter materials
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-Id: <5.1.1.6.2.20031103103304.02498a10@mail.usaexpress.net>
>RE: wood pellet concerns
>I would like to start using wood pellets for litter pans for my
>fuzzies. I have read about _not_ using soft wood pellets. Soft
>wood usually means conifer wood. However, I have found one pellet
>producer that "claims" theirs are made from only Douglas Fir and Larch.
> From what I can tell neither of these two woods are pine. And
>therefore it should be safe to use for litter for fuzzies and other
>animals.
We have been utilizing wood pellets at our facility for over 6 years with
great success. I would suggest that you purchase wood pellets specifically
produced for wood stove ( pellet stove ) burning. Many pet litter companies
utilize softer wood sawdust and some also combine additives which can be
serious if young ferrets ingest the product.
These pellets for stove burning are made form hard wood sawdust and water
with NO additives. It is the additives you want to stay away form largely.
Best wishes..
Alicia D
www.ferretwise.org