about my dauthers new gerbil

Question
she just got it a couple hours ago and thay got pine shavings for bading and i just read that thay mite be alurgec to it is that true & if so shude i take it out and what do u sugast?    thanks for your time !               kinne

Answer
Pine and cedar beddings aren't really allergy prone, what happens is they have phenol oils that are breathed in and cause upper respiratory infections. Best to stay away from any woody bedding with a strong odor. Use Aspen, corn cob, carefresh or something more absorbent and less fragrant.

Ashley