PSA if you have hamsters, rats, etc.

[dhardawa]

If you have small animals, avoid this bedding (and others like it). We had a 7 week old baby rat get a piece wrapped around her foot and it cut off circulation. I'm not sure how long it was on there (it couldn't have been more than 24 hours), but her little foot was so swollen that I could barely see the string. It took about 30 minutes to finally get it loose. The whole time, she was crying. Of course, it was 10:00 at night so we couldn't run her to the vet or else I would have. Thankfully, the swelling is completely gone and she's using it like normal today.

Do not ever buy this stuff!

http://www.kaytee.com/all-products/small-animal/kaytee-night-e-night-nesting-material

Here is a comparison of what her foot should look like and what it looked like last night.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Aww I'm soooo sorry to hear about your pet's pain like that makes me cringe just thinking about it. I hope all continues to be well with her foot!

 

[MsSpinShady]

Yikes, glad she is ok! Thank you for sharing!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Thanks for the heads-up, and I'm glad she she's feeling better!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Thanks.

Glad the foot seems ok. Continue to watch it for signs of tissue death if the circulation was seriously cut off.