From:
Ferrethealer@aol.com
Date: 2004-12-23 02:08:12 UTC
Subject: Wood Pellets for Litter Re: [ferrethealth] Digest
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <d4.1df53020.2efb828c@aol.com>
In a message dated 12/22/04 1:23:16 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ferrethealth-digest-help@smartgroups.com writes:
I have even been told that Feline Pine is safe because the
high heat they use to stick the sawdust together drives all the aromatic
substances out of the wood.
I disagree with this - for many ferrets it is safe, but from personal
experience, the oils are still present, even if in minute amounts, and I came very
close to losing one of my boys to anaphylaxis within three to five minutes of
the litter being placed in his pan.
Any substance can cause problems - if using for the first time, make sure to
observe for a while for reactions.
We have been using the (hardwood) stove pellets for over a year now with no
problems.
Dr. Ruth
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