Grey Ceramic Cooling Stone for Rodents & Rabbits

Grey Ceramic Cooling Stone for Rodents & Rabbits

The Grey Ceramic Cooling Stone provides your pet with a cooler spot in the enclosure during warm days. Ceramic feels naturally cool and can be used as a lying, sitting, or resting spot whenever your pet needs it. This way, your pet can choose whether to lie on the cooling stone or prefer to stay somewhere else in the enclosure.

This cooling stone is available in three sizes, so you can choose the one that best suits your animal's body size. The smaller size is handy for mice and dwarf hamsters, the medium size is a nice fit for hamsters, gerbils, and rats, and the largest size is especially good for larger animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.

✔ Provides your pet with a cooler spot during hot days
✔ Made of unglazed, raw ceramic
✔ Available in three sizes for small and larger animals
✔ Can be placed briefly in the refrigerator for extra cooling
✔ Easy to clean
✔ Handy as an extra summer spot in the accommodation

What use does a cooling stone have for your pet?

On warm days, many animals naturally seek out a cooler surface. A ceramic cooling stone gives your animal this extra option in its enclosure. Your animal can lie on it, sit on it, or simply walk past it whenever it feels the need.

This is especially nice because your animal can decide for itself when to use the cooling stone. The stone is not a substitute for shade, ventilation, and a well-furnished enclosure, but it is a practical extra place to seek coolness.

Why owners choose this

For pet owners, a cooling stone is a simple way to get the enclosure ready for summer. You place the stone on a stable spot, and your pet can use it whenever it feels comfortable. No cords, batteries, or complicated parts are required.

At DRD, when it comes to cooling products, we focus primarily on practical use and freedom of choice for the animal. A cooling stone works well because it lies quietly in the enclosure, allowing your animal to choose whether or not to lie on it.

Which size do you choose?

Choose the size based on your animal's body size and how you want to use the cooling stone. For a small animal, a small stone may be sufficient as a spot for the paws or belly. For larger animals, a larger stone is more comfortable so they can really lie on it.

For small rodents

For mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils, the cooling stone can be a nice resting spot in the enclosure. Place the stone down stably, for example on a flat piece of bedding, on a low, sturdy platform, or in a shady part of the enclosure.

For hamsters and gerbils, it is helpful to place the stone so that it cannot be completely buried. This way, it remains easily accessible and your pet can use it easily when seeking coolness.

For rats and pygmy rats

Dwarf rats and rats can use the cooling stone as a cooler resting spot in the cage or run. Place it on a stable surface, for example on a low platform or on a flat spot where it cannot slide.

For rats, the middle or largest size is often the most comfortable, depending on the size of your animals and whether they want to lie on it alone or together.

For guinea pigs and rabbits

For guinea pigs and rabbits, the largest size makes the most sense. They need more body space to lie comfortably on the stone. Place the cooling stone in a shady, dry corner of the enclosure or run.

Shade is especially important for outdoor structures. Never place ceramics in direct sunlight, as the material can actually heat up. Therefore, check regularly whether the stone still feels pleasantly cool.

For chinchillas and degus

Chinchillas and degus can also seek out a cooler surface on warm days. The largest size is usually the most practical for these animals. Place the stone stably and ensure it cannot tip over or slide when your animal jumps on it or walks over it.

Use the cooling stone as an additional choice spot alongside good ventilation, shade, a suitable enclosure, and a quiet interior. Especially in warm weather, it is nice for animals to have different places to choose where they want to lie down.

For which animals is the Ceramic Cooling Stone suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a small cool spot or resting place. The smallest size is usually practical.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a cooler spot in the enclosure. Place the stone stably and within easy reach.
• Hamster: suitable as a cooling spot. For Syrian hamsters, the medium size is often more comfortable than the smallest size.
• Gerbil: suitable as a cooling surface. Place the stone so that it lies stably and is not completely buried.
• Dwarf comb: suitable as a cooler resting spot. Preferably choose the medium or largest size, depending on body size.
• Rat: suitable as a resting place or cooler surface. For adult rats, a larger size is often more comfortable.
• Guinea pig: suitable as a cooler resting spot. Preferably choose the largest size for sufficient space.
• Rabbit: suitable as a cooler resting spot. The largest size makes the most sense.
• Chinchilla: suitable as a cooling surface. Choose a stable, spacious size and place the stone in a safe place.
• Degu: suitable as a cooling resting point. Place the stone firmly and check that it cannot slide.

How do you use the cooling stone?

Place the cooling stone on a stable, flat spot in the enclosure. Preferably choose a spot in the shade and not directly next to a heat source or window. Your animal must be able to choose for itself whether it wants to lie on the stone or prefers another spot.

Store in the refrigerator

For extra cooling, you can briefly place the cooling stone in the refrigerator. Afterwards, place it in a spot where your pet can choose whether or not to lie on it. Do not use the stone ice-cold straight from the freezer; a refrigerator is sufficient to make the ceramic feel extra cool.

Always check how the stone feels with your hand before placing it back. It should be pleasantly cool, not unpleasantly cold.

Rough ceramics and small nails

The cooling stone is made of unglazed, rough ceramic. As a result, the surface feels different from smooth glazed ceramic. When your pet walks over it regularly, the rough texture can contribute slightly to the natural wear and tear of the nails.

View this as an extra, not as a replacement for regular nail checks. It remains important to check nails regularly, especially for guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the cooling stone with lukewarm water and a soft brush or cloth. Let the stone dry thoroughly before placing it back in the enclosure. Do not use harsh cleaning agents.

Because the ceramic is unglazed and rough, small imperfections may be visible. This is characteristic of this material. However, do check regularly to ensure the stone remains intact and does not have any sharp damage.

Material and specifications

• Material: unglazed, raw ceramic.
• Dimensions: approx. 12 × 8 × 0.7 cm, 20 × 15 × 0.7 cm and 28.5 × 20.5 × 0.7 cm.
• Use: cool spot, lying spot, sitting spot, and resting place during hot days.
• Suitable for: mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, gerbils, dwarf rats, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.
• Particulars: ceramic may show imperfections.
• Safety information: offer only under supervision and check regularly for wear.

Good to know

A cooling stone works best when your pet can choose for itself. Therefore, do not place it on the only resting spot, but offer it as an extra option in the enclosure. This way, your pet can alternate between a cooler spot, bedding, a house, a tunnel, or another resting place.

Always use the stone in the shade for outdoor enclosures. Ceramic can heat up in the sun, making it less comfortable. Therefore, always check the temperature of the stone before your animal lies on it.

Frequently asked questions about the Grey Ceramic Cooling Stone

Useful shopping links

• Summer products & cooling
• Cooling stones
• Cooling
• Ceramics for rodents
• Hamster summer products
• Guinea pig summer products
• Rabbit summer products

The Grey Ceramic Cooling Stone is a practical choice when you want to give your pet an extra cool resting spot during warm days. With three sizes, you can choose what suits your animal, from small mice and dwarf hamsters to larger animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, chinchillas, and degus.