Hamster Litter, Bedding & Accessories

To keep your hamster happy and your cage tidy, you'll need to get some good hamster litter and bedding to line your cage with. Chewy carries all the best hamster litter and bedding types and brands, so you'll have no trouble finding the perfect material for the bottom of your cage. Here are a few things to know before choosing new hamster bedding for your habitat.

The best hamster bedding and litter material will be dust-free, odor and moisture-absorbing, and comfortable for your pet. Most paper bedding for small animals fits these criteria and has the added benefit of being compostable and biodegradable, too. You can find paper bedding in many different textures and piece sizes, and it comes in lots of fun colors, as well. Paper bedding also saves on fuel use by being lightweight, and some of it is made from recycled pulp to reduce the strain on the environment.

Avoid hamster litter and bedding made from cedar or unprocessed pine shavings, as their aromatic oils can cause respiratory distress in your pets. Soft aspen shavings are dust-free, odor-free and suitable for hamsters, but they can be less absorbent than paper and may not reduce odor as well. You can also use kiln-dried pine shavings that are free from harmful aromatic oils, or try a product made from eco-friendly pelleted wheat straw. There are also some "fluffy" hamster beddings made from cotton, but you should use these with caution since they can cause blockages if ingested.

Whatever you choose to use to line your hamster cages, you'll find great deals on bedding, hamster food, hamster toys and all your other hamster supplies at Chewy.com. Shop our wide selection of hamster litter and bedding and stock up on loads of your little buddy's favorite type!