Raising hamsters without wood chips will cause the hamster cage to become damp, smelly, and even breed bacteria, affecting the health of the hamster. Wood chips are placed in the hamster cage mainly to absorb urine and dehumidify, keeping the hamster cage dry. Not only do you need to put wood chips, but you also need to replace them according to the hamster's eating and excretion conditions. If you don’t want to use wood chips, you can use cat litter or clean paper towel scraps instead. But remember not to use nothing, as this can easily breed bacteria and affect the health of your hamster.

What can you use instead of sawdust for hamsters:

If hamsters don’t have sawdust, you can use absorbent cotton or paper scraps or hay instead. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Skimmed cotton is generally used as a hamster's nest. If there is no sawdust, a small amount of skimmed cotton can be used to keep the hamster warm.

2. The thermal insulation effect of paper scraps is not as good as that of sawdust, and it cannot be stained with water. It needs to be replaced frequently, but it can also be used temporarily by hamsters.

3. Hay keeps warm and is easy to clean, but be careful not to let hamsters eat too much. Remember not to use wool instead to avoid hamsters getting entangled.