Summer Products & Cooling for Rodents and Rabbits – Safely Cool on Hot Days

You can easily and quickly order Summer Products & Cooling for Rodents and Rabbits at DRD Rodent Shop ^®

Hot days call for smart, species-appropriate choices. A hamster or mouse primarily seeks a cool, sheltered resting spot, while guinea pigs and rabbits benefit from spacious cool zones, fresh drinking water, and additional daily checkups. In this category, you'll find a carefully selected mix of cooling packs, cooling stones, ceramic/terracotta hideaways, and gnaw-resistant aluminum cooling (perfect for true rodents like gerbils, chinchillas, and degus). DRD Rodent Shop ^® has been a specialist since 2011 – so you shop with knowledge and practical, safe tips.

Product groups Summer products & Cooling

What will you find here?

• Cooling elements & cooling pods: rapid cooling (such as an ICEPOD/cooling pod) to provide temporary extra cooling comfort – always with the option of alternatives.
• Cooling stones (ceramic): cool places to lie down that you can easily place in a shady corner of your enclosure.
• Aluminum trays and houses: contact cooling via legs/belly and ideal for animals that like to gnaw (gnaw-resistant).
• Ceramic and terracotta houses/tunnels: cool hiding places so your pet doesn't have to lie "too open."
• Summer enrichment: herbs (variety) for browsing and foraging (as a supplement, not as a basic food).
• Seasonal care: products and tips to support extra summer checkups and hygiene.

For which animals?

• Hamsters, dwarf hamsters, mice: they especially benefit from a cool, sheltered resting place (ceramic/terracotta or cooling stone in the shade).
• Gerbils: preferably choose gnaw-proof options such as aluminium (they are often avid rodents).
• Rats: Cooling stones and (spacious) platforms are popular; offer several cooling spots so the group can choose.
• Guinea pigs & rabbits: Larger cooling stones/cool zones and a cool hiding place often work best.
• Chinchillas & degus: aluminum trays/houses are great: cooling through contact and durable.

Checklist: how to make it heat-proof

Practical tips

Cooling elements & cooling pods

• Don't "cool everything": a cooling element should never be placed under the entire enclosure; your animal must be able to get away from the cooling system.
• Cool, not ice cold: always check with your hand that the temperature is comfortable.
• Provide shelter: many animals prefer to use cooling in/next to a shelter rather than in the middle of the enclosure.
• Examples in this category: Scratch and Newton Icepod, Beeztees Cooling Element 21 cm, Trixie Heat & Cool Pod, Trixie Igloo with Cooling Stone.

Cooling stones (ceramic)

• Out of the sun: a cooling stone in the sun can actually heat up – always place it in the shade.
• Create a “cool corner”: place the cooling stone in a quiet area (possibly partly under a shelter/tunnel).
• Useful for many species: from hamsters to rabbits – just make sure you choose the right size.
• Examples: Trixie Cooling Stone Blue Ceramic, Cooling Stone Ceramic.

Rodent-resistant aluminum cooling

• Perfect for real rodents: gerbils, chinchillas and degus love to gnaw – aluminium remains intact.
• Contact cooling: animals experience cooling through their legs and bellies when they lie on the platform.
• Multiple heights: a platform also offers a choice (rest above, shelter below) – nice in warm weather.
• Examples: Aluminum Cooling Plate, Aluminum Tray, Aluminum Corner Tray 20 cm, Aluminum Chinchilla House 30 cm.

Cool hiding places (ceramic & terracotta)

• Feel cool and safe: ideal for animals that don't like to lie "open" in the heat.
• Preferably two entrances where possible: especially for guinea pigs/rabbits, a hiding place with the option to escape is extra nice.
• Material choice: ceramic/terracotta often stays cooler than wood and is easy to keep clean.
• Examples: Ceramic houses (e.g. apple/peanut/melon), Terracotta houses, Terracotta tunnel.

Summer enrichment

• Herbs = a supplement: see them as a variation for browsing/foraging, not as a replacement for complete food.
• Rest time: on hot days many animals opt for “lazy” enrichment: quietly sniffing and selecting.
• Example: Summer Harvest Herb Package .

Seasonal care (summer)

• Daily check: warm weather requires extra monitoring (behaviour, appetite, drinking, hygiene).
• Dry & Clean: Remove dirty or damp corners faster – that helps comfort and health.
• Always use according to the label: care products are supportive; follow instructions and keep observing.
• Example: Anti-Myiasis (maggot disease) spray 75 ml.

Hygiene & maintenance

• Cooling stones/ceramics: Wipe and clean regularly; let dry completely before replacing.
• Cooling elements: Keep clean and dry; check for damage/leaks before use.
• Hiding places: check daily for wet areas and dirt (especially in warm weather).
• Drinking water: change more often in hot weather and check for flow/blockage.

Safety

FAQ Summer Products & Cooling