Oxbow Animal Health Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding

Soft, Natural-Toned Paper Bedding for Small Pets

Product Description

Oxbow's Pure Comfort Natural Bedding is crafted from 100% virgin paper that has never been printed, maintaining its natural, unbleached color for a soft and safe habitat surface. It provides excellent odor control and moisture absorption, capable of holding up to 800% of its weight for easy cleaning. This low-dust bedding is ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small pets.

Benefits

• Odor Control: Naturally absorbs odors to help keep your pet's habitat smelling fresh.
• High Moisture Absorption: Absorbs up to 800% of its weight in moisture for easy cleanup.
• 99.9% Dust-Free: Specially processed to minimize airborne particles for cleaner, healthier breathing.
• Pure, Safe Material: Made from 100% never-printed paper that's soft, hygienic, and safe for pets.
• Natural, Unbleached Tone: Retains the paper's natural color since no bleaching agents are used.

Material Used

100% pure, never-printed virgin paper, with no inks, dyes, or added perfumes.

Variants

How to Use

Specifications

• Layer Depth: Place 1 to 3 inches of bedding across the enclosure floor.
• Daily Inspection: Check the habitat daily and remove any visibly soiled areas.
• Weekly Replacement: Remove and replace all bedding at least once a week.
• Frequent Changes: Increase cleaning frequency for multiple pets or humid conditions as needed.

Additional Information

Usage Instructions

• Avoid Wood Shavings: Do not mix with cedar or pine shavings, which release harmful aromatic oils.
• Keep Dry: Store unopened bags in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
• Monitor Saturation: Check bedding regularly and increase cleaning frequency if it becomes overly wet.
• Supervise New Pets: Monitor pets when introducing new bedding in case of unusual reactions.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Oxbow Pure Comfort Natural Bedding made from?

Ans: Pure Comfort Natural Bedding is crafted from 100% virgin paper that is never printed, free of inks, dyes, or added perfumes. Unlike the White version, it forgoes the bleaching process, maintaining its natural tan color while remaining equally soft and hygienic.

Q2: Is Pure Comfort Natural bedding actually recycled paper?

Ans: No. According to Oxbow, Pure Comfort Natural is produced from 100% virgin paper that has never been printed, not from recycled material. Its natural tan color results from omitting the bleaching process used for the White version, rather than from any recycled content.

Q3: How absorbent is Pure Comfort Natural bedding?

Ans: Pure Comfort Natural can absorb moisture equal to 800% of its weight, which helps draw dampness away from paws and keeps habitats drier for longer. Its high absorbency minimizes odor buildup and allows longer intervals between complete bedding changes.

Q4: Which small pets is Pure Comfort Natural bedding safe for?

Ans: Pure Comfort Natural is safe for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, chinchillas, and ferrets. Crafted from pure, unprinted paper without chemicals, it is suitable for species with sensitive respiratory or skin systems, as noted by Oxbow.

Q5: How much bedding should I use in my pet's habitat?

Ans: Place 1 to 3 inches of Pure Comfort bedding across the floor of your pet's enclosure. This provides enough depth for comfortable resting, natural digging behavior, and effective moisture absorption throughout the habitat.

Q6: How often should Pure Comfort Natural bedding be replaced?

Ans: Oxbow suggests replacing all bedding at least once weekly. Spot clean dirty spots daily between full bedding changes, and do so more often in cases of multiple pets, humid environments, or heavily used habitats year-round.

Q7: Why is Pure Comfort Natural a different color than Pure Comfort White?

Ans: Both papers are crafted from 100% pure, never-printed virgin material. Pure Comfort White is whitened using a non-chlorine bleaching process for a bright appearance, whereas Natural retains the paper's natural, warm tan hue by skipping that step.

Q8: Can Pure Comfort Natural be combined with cedar or pine shavings?

Ans: Cedar and pine shavings release aromatic hydrocarbons, which can irritate the respiratory tract and, over time, impact liver function in small pets. Pure Comfort Natural should be used alone or combined with other paper or straw-based products.

Q9: Is Pure Comfort Natural bedding safe if a pet nibbles on it?

Ans: Yes. Since it's made from pure, unprinted paper, small amounts are non-toxic if ingested during grooming or exploration. However, bedding should not replace a balanced diet of hay, fresh food, and species-appropriate pellets every day.