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Plospan Kingsize Wood Shavings are especially recommended as ideal bedding for your small rodents with sensitive respiratory tracts. It's the most dust-free bedding in the Plospan range, minimizing respiratory irritation. The Kingsize is slightly coarser
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The Tiny Friends Farm Eco Bedding is virtually dust-free, gentle on little paws and very absorbent - it helps little rodents stay fresh, dry and comfortable. A bedding for small pets that takes the environment into account throughout the entire production
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Ever since humans started keeping pets, straw has been used as a ground cover. Farmer's straw consists of 100% straw and therefore not only meets the natural nutritional needs of the rodent, but also effectively absorbs liquids. It is good for the environ
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Excellent beech wood chips are an ideal and natural bedding for rodents. They consist of 100% natural, naturally dried beech chips with high absorbency. The beech wood chips...
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These soft hemp mats from Hugro are ideal for rodents and rabbits! These natural mats are made from compressed hemp fibers. Completely natural! The mats are very hygienic and dust-free and they protect smaller pets against cold and drafts. Small rodents s
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Bunny Bedding Easy consists of fluffy, soft fleece and extra absorbent Molton. This unique combination ensures that urine is quickly absorbed and held in the Molton. This ensures that guinea pigs and other pets always have nice, dry paws. They also don't
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The Vetbed is made of synthetic sheepskin. A major advantage of the vetbed is that it is nice and soft, insulates heat and absorbs moisture very well. Suitable for guinea pigs and rabbits as a pee pad or solid bedding.
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Help keep your little fluffball fresh, clean, and dry with this set of 3 super-absorbent luxury pee pads. These pads are quilted on one side and patterned on the other. They have an internal waterproof layer so they can be turned over and reused. The set
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Bunny Bedding Easy consists of fluffy, soft fleece and extra absorbent Molton. This unique combination ensures that urine is quickly absorbed and held in the Molton. This ensures that guinea pigs and other pets always have nice, dry paws. They also don't
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Plush Rodent Blanket Taupe – Soft and Breathable Bedding for Happy Pets! Treat your rodents to the Plush Rodent Blanket Taupe, the perfect bedding for comfort and hygiene. This blanket is specially designed to provide your pet with a soft, dry, and clean
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Eco-friendly paper bedding for small rodents! Dust-free and super-absorbent bedding made from 100% recycled paper fibers. Environmentally friendly, lightweight, and suitable for all small rodents!
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Organic bedding made from cottonseed fiber. Absorbs moisture and odors effectively, keeping the enclosure clean and dry for longer. Dust-free, making it ideal for rats, mice, and ferrets (also suitable for guinea pigs and rabbits).
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Soft, comfortable bedding that's pleasant to nest in and works well in hamster scaping. Ideal as a comfort layer or nesting zone in the enclosure. Dust-free and great for small rodents.
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Soft cotton substrate for hamster scaping: ideal as a comfort layer or nesting zone. Use in zones (rest corner/nesting chamber) and combine with a diggable base. Dimensions/capacity: see specifications.
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Soft bedding/top layer made from tea bags and colored fleece scraps (waste from baby clothes). Ideal as a pop of color in hamster scaping, gerbil scaping, and rat scaping, and as a cozy nesting or burrowing layer. 20 liters.
Read moreBedding for Dwarf Rats: dust-free, comfortable and practical
Pygmy rats are active rodents that love to forage, build nests, and decorate their enclosures. The right bedding helps with this and makes your maintenance much easier. Because dwarf rats can be sensitive to dust, we recommend low-dust options that feel pleasant to the touch and are highly absorbent.
In this category you will find bedding that we consider suitable for dwarf rats – carefully selected by the specialist since 2011.
Selection guide: which substrate is suitable for dwarf rats?
The best substrate depends primarily on your goals: do you want maximum cleaning convenience, extra comfort, or a mix that allows you to create zones? Below, you'll find the most popular substrates for dwarf rats.
Soft, comfortable to walk on, and often very easy to maintain. Ideal if you want a fresh base with minimal dust.
Want extra soft nesting areas? Then a comfortable addition is ideal for creating sleeping and hiding places.
Pygmy rats thrive in a structured habitat: routes, hiding places, and foraging opportunities. Good ground cover is the foundation.
Mixing & nesting zones: how to make the habitat "logical"
Dwarf rats like to choose their own places: a place to sleep, a place to eat, and a place to be active. You can easily support this with bedding:
- Base zone: An even layer of low-dust bedding for comfort and absorption.
- Nesting zone: add extra soft nesting material in/next to houses and sleeping places.
- Action zone: combine with ratscaping (tunnels, hiding places, foraging areas) to reduce the chance of boredom.
Want to complete your dwarf rat setup? Combine bedding with a suitable enclosure and also consider dwarf rat food for a logical foundation.
How much ground cover do you need?
Easily calculate how many liters you need approximately with this formula:
(L × W × layer thickness in cm) ÷ 1000 = liters
Example: Cage 100 × 50 cm with 10 cm of bedding:
(100 × 50 × 10) ÷ 1000 = 50 liters
| Cage (L × W) | 10 cm low | 15 cm low | 20 cm low | 30 cm low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 × 40 | 32 L | 48 L | 64 L | 96 L |
| 100 × 40 | 40 L | 60 L | 80 L | 120 L |
| 100 × 50 | 50 L | 75 L | 100 L | 150 L |
Want to compare or combine different types? Then also check out Ground Covering & Nesting Material .
Checklist: Ground cover for dwarf rats
Hygiene & maintenance (practical and feasible)
- Spot cleaning: remove the "toilet spots" daily/every other day and refill where necessary.
- Partial replacement: replace in parts rather than everything at once (the enclosure remains recognizable).
- Ventilation: A well-ventilated cage helps to keep the cage comfortable.
- Zones help: with a nesting corner (soft) and a base layer (absorbent) everything remains clear.
Good to know
Avoid bedding that visibly releases a lot of dust or is strongly scented. Instead, choose dust-reducing materials and combine them with plenty of hiding places, such as houses , so your dwarf rats feel safe.
FAQ – Bedding for Dwarf Rats
What kind of substrate is most commonly chosen for dwarf rats?
Paper and cardboard flooring is popular because it's often comfortable and easy to maintain. In this category, you'll find options to compare.
Can I combine ground cover?
Yes. Many customers use a base layer (absorbent) and create an additional nesting zone with soft material in or near the house.
How often should I change bedding?
That depends on your cage, group, and type of bedding. Spot cleaning in between is very helpful; a complete clean is usually done periodically and preferably in phases.
What do I combine ground cover with for a complete setup?
Start with a suitable enclosure , add houses , and finish it off with ratscaping and a good base of dwarf rat food .
✔ Low-dust choices for dwarf rats
✔ Practical to maintain, pleasant to use
✔ Specialist since 2011
