The Best Bedding for Chinchillas (Review) in 2020

Made from raw paper fiber, this pillow like bedding from Carefresh is the ideal soft spot for your cheeky chinchilla. Cozy and ultra-absorbent, it ticks all the boxes when it comes to creating a cost effective clean space for your little pet. In fact, it’s twice as absorbent as shavings and almost dust-free. What we also like about this paper bedding is its odor control, which the makers claim can suppress ammonia smells for up to 10 days. Biodegradable and compostable, this paper bedding is also pretty easy to clean out when it’s time for a chinchilla bed change, making it our best litter for chinchillas top pick.

Naturally lavender scented for a fresh cage space and with longer shredded fiber strands for comfort, Kaytee’s paper bedding is a good choice for your avid burrower. Almost 100% dust free, it’s also kind on their respiratory system and works hard to keep their space fresh and clean. We like how soft and fluffy this longer stranded paper bedding is, perfect for tunneling or curling up in and it is also excellent at absorbing liquid and moisture. And so confident are Kaytee in its smell-controlling abilities, that this bedding also comes with an odor control guarantee!

Our premium pick is this natural paper bedding that’s excellent value as it will expand three times its original package size. Made from unbleached raw paper, it is free of harmful chemicals and will create a surprisingly soft and luxurious bedding for your chinchilla pet. The absorbency levels are pretty impressive too and while its raw nature means the bedding is a brown color, there are no artificial dyes or fragrances. Almost dust free and supersoft for those delicate chinchilla feet, this is a bedding investment that’s also easy to clean out and will last for some time. 

With up to 14 days odor control and a lovely soft paper that crumbles for comfort, Vitakraft only uses recycled paper in its Fresh World Bedding. Ideal for small animals, including chinchillas, you also get a bedding that has a triple expansion ability to mop up even more liquid and moisture. The result is a long-lasting bedding that’s also a good choice for those tunneling chinchillas. We like how soft and cozy the bedding is, and the large bag goes a long way. And, as it is almost 100% dust free, it will create a healthy and welcoming environment for your little furry friend. 

A cute curveball in our best bedding for chinchillas review, we love this mini hideout from Sprint Fever. Popped into their cage or on the floor if you are letting them out for a run, this soft fabric house is also easy to clean. Made from non-toxic fabric, that’s soft to the touch but keeps its hideout shape, there’s enough room inside for a single chin to hide. You get also get a soft fleece liner and a non-skid base and the whole house is water resistant and will work to keep your pet dry. Add in a ‘stalk’ on the top for carrying and your chinchilla will have the best hideout in town!

Made from all-natural pine treated to remove any harmful oils, this small animal bedding from Kaytee is a quality buy. With its natural fresh odor and soft, fluffy pieces it spreads beautifully in the cage to create the perfect burrowing opportunity for your chinchilla. It has also been processed to minimize dust and a little goes a long way. The pine shavings provide natural odor control and are effective in absorbing urine and spilt liquids to help keep your pet drier for longer. And the size of the shavings in this pine bedding for chinchillas also makes it easy to spot clean. 

Back to paper, and Fresh News uses a baking soda odor absorber to ensure those whiffy chinchilla smells are kept under control. Made from recycled paper that’s both compostable and biodegradable, the result is a fine paper fiber that nicely fills the bottom of their cage. It is a soft shred too, so your chinchilla can easily burrow or create a cozy sleeping space. The paper is really absorbent, so makes this bedding long-lasting, meaning you can easily spot clean between full cage clean outs and there’s no dust to irritate your pet. 

While not strictly a cage bedding, this woven mat is a great alternative or even an extra layer for your chinchilla’s home. Made from natural grass, each mat is hand woven to create a natural layer for your pet to rest on. And, with the 100% natural materials, it can also make an excellent chew toy to keep their teeth healthy. Sized for smaller pets like chinchillas, guinea pigs and rabbits, you get three mats per pack, each giving off a lovely, subtle fresh grass odor. And we like how soft these mats are, meaning they’ll also take good care of your chinchilla’s delicate little feet.

With its lovely soft pieces of reclaimed wood pulp, Critter Care pet bedding has been designed to efficiently mop any liquid or moisture up for a fresh space for your chinchilla to enjoy.  Dust free and twice as absorbent as wood shavings, this paper bedding is also easy to use, as it spreads really well over the cage surface. And the paper fibers act as a natural odor absorber, effectively controlling any chinchilla smells. Biodegradable and compostable, it is not only soft, warm and cozy, but Critter Care natural bedding is good for the environment too. 

For when you need some extra help to keep your chinchilla’s cage fresh and dry, check out these absorbent liners from Arm & Hammer. These neat liners effectively wick away moisture and work to control any unpleasant smells but are totally pet-safe and easy to use. Simply trim the liner to fit the cage tray and smooth into place under the grate then cover with your chosen bedding. The baking soda inside the liner absorbs any moisture or liquid, helping to keep the bedding lovely and dry. And you should get around two months of super-absorption from each seven-liner pack.