Halloween is an exciting holiday for all, and getting our furry friends involved is always a blast. Although, there is some debate about whether piggies should be wearing costumes, some people love the idea, while others are quite hesitant. Both opinions are perfectly valid, and any choices should be made by putting the welfare of your animal first. 

Traditionally, sawdust was the go-to bedding for guinea pigs until owners and researchers noticed that guinea pigs were frequently developing respiratory conditions. It was quickly discovered the source of this was the sawdust, as it was extremely fine and far too easy for a piggy to inhale. Their bodies aren’t able to effectively filter out the dust, so it remains inside and can lead to discomfort and infections.