What do you put on the bottom of a guinea pig cage?

Put a layer of soft guinea pig bedding at the bottom of your guinea pig's cage. Bedding and litter made from paper-like Carefresh Small Animal Natural Bedding is a popular choice, but you can also use odorless wood shavings or wheat straw pellets like Oxbow Bene Terra Eco-Straw Pelleted Wheat Straw Small Animal Litter . Look for unscented, dust-free and absorbent materials that are free from aromatic oils. You can also use guinea pig cage liners made from washable materials.

What is the difference between guinea pig litter and bedding?

The difference between guinea pig litter and bedding is that you put guinea pig litter in a guinea pig litter box for elimination and bedding at the bottom of the cage for resting, digging and playing. The substrates you can use as guinea pig litter are often the same as those used as bedding; paper bedding, aspen shavings and various types of pellet litter can all be used as either bedding or litter. If your guinea pig is litter trained, it is generally recommended that you use different substrates for guinea pig bedding and litter purposes, so your pet will not become confused about where to eliminate.

Do guinea pigs need litter and bedding?

Guinea pigs usually need litter and bedding, but often one or the other will suffice. Some people like to use washable fleece as a cage liner, so having a litter box filled with guinea pig litter is all that is needed. Others may choose to line the cage with guinea pig bedding and forego the litter box, or they may choose to have a litter box in addition to bedding. Be sure to use only small animal litter and bedding that is specifically labeled for use by guinea pigs.