Do chinchillas have problems with ceder chips as bedding?

Chinchillas are particularly sensitive to dust and strong scents, both of which can be present in cedar chips.

While cedar chips are effective in killing bacteria, they can cause respiratory irritation in chinchillas due to the phenols in the wood, which can lead to liver damage.

Bedding materials that are more appropriate for chinchillas are dust-free alternatives such as hay or commercial chinchilla bedding made from paper pulp or aspen.