Explore fleece liners, paper bedding, wood shavings, etc.
Once you have the cage and diet sorted out, choosing the right bedding is the next important part of good husbandry. It affects your guinea pigs' comfort, their health, and how much time you'll spend on cage maintenance.
Disposable bedding is the simplest cage setup—no washing, just fill and replace. Always cover the cage floor 2-3 inches deep.
Fleece bedding is attractive to many owners because it's reusable, soft, comfortable underfoot, and available in a wide variety of colors and designs. But it's also the most difficult and high-maintenance bedding option, and it's not the right fit for everyone.
Bedding does more than keep your guinea pigs comfortable — it's your main defense against ammonia buildup. Ammonia is one of the biggest hidden threats to guinea pig respiratory health.
