[Gpdd] [DIET] Non-Timothy hay based pellets

[warmbreath]

I don’t know of a pellet that is non hay based, timmy or alfalfa, however I 
doubt the pellet is your problem.  It’s the loose hay, esp loose hay that 
that may have dust weeds or even molds and other plants in it that is 
usually the problem. We had an unusually wet summer so high quality hay is 
very hard to find, I got some some really good third cut timmy from 
Kleenmama's in Washington State, Oxbow and Sweetmeadow have the best east 
coast.

Is Kip having allergies or is it someone in the house? A Honeywell Hepa 
filter, about $130 from www.amazon.com is esp helpful.  Check that when 
changing the bedding the its done carefully, if it's you, wear a surgical 
mask, if it's Kip send him to another room in his carrier or a Rubbermaid 
tub and don’t bring him back till all the dust is settled.

If this doesn’t do it change your bedding. If you are using shavings of any 
kind get rid of them right now, wood has volatile oils that damages the 
liver over time. We variously use towels over newspaper, I use thick 
newspapers with a Carefresh alternative. There is also a white Carefresh 
avail online that says its hypoallergenic.  Dust with a damp towel 
frequently unless you are in a hi humidity environment, in that case use a 
de-humidifier. If it is hi humidity get the de-humidifier as a priority over 
the Hepa but both are needed.

If I can be of any further help let me know, also correct me if I got the 
problem wrong, I have never heard of a gp allergic to hay, that’s their 
natural environment, but mold and dust can get to them.  Sandy and Sammy