Rat Bedding – Dust-Free, Absorbent & Comfortable for Domestic Rats
Cotton & Pellet Bedding: Ultimate Comfort for Your Rodents and Rabbits! Experience the difference with our high-quality Cotton & Pellet Bedding. Designed for ultimate comfort and superior absorbency, this litter solution offers the best for your rodents a
Read moreThe Back-2-Nature bedding for rodents and rabbits is a highly absorbent bedding. Puddles and odors are drawn deep into the paper pellets and trapped, keeping the enclosure fresh and clean for a long time.
Read moreThe Natural Pet Brand Cotton N Card is the ingenious mix for rodents, rabbits and ferrets! Cotton & Cardboard (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton N Card) is like a rodent party with soft cotton, cardboard and egg cartons. It combines all the highlights of "Co
Read moreThe Natural Pet Brand Rodent bedding made from small pieces of cut brown cardboard. For this the surplus production of new cardboard boxes are used. Karton & Karton is comparable to Green Mile.
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The Natural Pet Brand Card N Card Mix (formerly Joris No Smell Card N Card Mix) is a mix of cardboard and egg cartons. This ground cover combines all the advantages of the "Cardboard & Cardboard Brown" and the "Egg & Cardboard" with the biggest advantage:
Read moreThe Natural Pet Brand Card N Egg is a substrate consisting of egg cartons. A special property of egg cartons is that they are very soft and therefore pleasant for the paws. Egg cartons have an open paper stricture which allows them to absorb moisture very
Read moreMeet the Cotton & Cotton (formerly Joris No Smell Cotton N Cotton, Cotton N Comfort) bedding, the queen of soft and diggable substrates. Made from 100% natural cotton (cottonseed fibers), it offers countless benefits that will make your pets purr with joy
Read moreThe Cotton & Hemp mix is a beautiful mix of wonderfully soft cotton enriched with high-quality hemp. The hemp has a lighter color than normal because we only use the soft inside of the hemp stalk instead of the entire stalk. Thanks to the combination of t
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Discover the luxury of Cotton N Flax! Cotton N Flax is a mixed bedding consisting of two types of bedding: cotton and flax. This combination creates a soft, natural, and comfortable bedding suitable for a variety of pets, including small and large rodents
Read moreDiscover ultimate comfort for your furry friends with The Natural Pet Brand Linseed & Flax bedding, specially designed for rodents and rabbits! Made from the natural fibers of the linseed plant, this bedding provides a luxuriously soft and dust-free envir
Read moreChipsi Carefresh Pure White (formerly Carefresh Ultra) is a natural ground cover in a radiant white color. Carefresh Pure White is made from natural cellulose fibers from organic cultivation. This ground cover has 2.5 times greater absorption than usual g
Read moreChipsi Carefresh Confetti is a colorful and trendy ground cover made from cellulose fibers from organic cultivation. Carefresh absorbs 2.5 times more than usual ground cover. Carefresh is dust-free and therefore healthy for the respiratory tract. With thi
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Chipsi Carefresh Original, previously known as Carefresh Natural, is a high-quality natural ground cover in a beautiful light brown shade. Made from organically grown cellulose fibers, this luxurious bedding provides regal comfort for your furry companion
Read moreCarefresh Forest Green is a colorful and trendy ground cover in a green color. Carefresh Forest Green is made from cellulose fibers. The fibers in Carefresh are from organic cultivation and absorb 2.5 times more than usual soil cover. In addition, Carefre
Read moreDiscover the comfort of our cozy, soft shredded paper cover, which is food safe and nestable. Our award-winning Über products are high quality, natural and environmentally friendly. With 14-day odor control they distinguish themselves from the competition
Read moreDiscover the comfort of our cozy, soft, food-safe, nestable shredded paper bedding. Our award-winning Über products are high-quality, natural, and eco-friendly. With 14-day odor control, they stand out from the competition. This bedding is ideal for gerbi
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Discover the comfort of our cozy, soft shredded paper cover, which is food safe and nestable. Our award-winning Über products are high quality, natural and environmentally friendly. With 14-day odor control they distinguish themselves from the competition
Read moreDiscover the comfort of this cozy, soft bedding made from shredded paper. Uber's award-winning products offer high quality, naturalness, and eco-friendliness. With an average odor control of 14 days, they stand out from the competition. This bedding is id
Read moreDiscover the comfort of this cozy, soft floor covering made from shredded paper. The award-winning Über products offer high quality, naturalness and environmental friendliness. With an odor control of 14 days on average, they distinguish themselves from t
Read moreChipsi Wood Fiber Super Granulate is the ideal bedding for rodents that are sensitive to allergies. The Chipsi Super ground cover is dust and bacteria-free and is super absorbent. In addition, this ground cover has improved moisture absorption and effecti
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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
Read moreThe 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
Read moreDiscover the power of Turbo Suction for long-lasting dryness! With the Bunny Nature UltraDry Mix you no longer have to worry about wet surfaces. It has an unparalleled absorption power that ensures that your rodent always enjoys a dry and comfortable stay
Read morebunnyBedding Linum is a natural flax bedding. It immediately offers your pets maximum comfort and provides them with a dry and comfortable surface to walk and lie on. Depending on the size of the cage and the number of animals, bunnyBedding Linum stays dr
Read moreRat bedding – dust-free, comfortable and practical in an active rat enclosure
Rat lovers know it: good bedding makes all the difference in comfort, hygiene, and how fresh your cage stays. Pet rats are active, intelligent, and often love to rummage around in the bedding (especially around feeding areas and toilet areas). In this category, you'll find rat bedding that meets their needs: dust-reducing, absorbent, and easy to use.
At DRD Rodent Shop® , you can choose from bedding that works well in rat cages and rat enclosures. Specialists in rodents and rabbits since 2011.
Choose a substrate with as little dust as possible for a pleasant living environment in the cage.
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Rats are often easily controlled with a fixed litter box. This reduces odors and cleaning time.
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Combine ground cover with soft sleeping and hiding places (hammocks, baskets, nesting material).
Nesting material, cushions & baskets →
Choosing Rat Bedding – Quick Selection Guide
Want to get comfortable quickly? Start with a dust-free, absorbent base (e.g., paper/cardboard or another dust-free material) and then create a separate toilet area . This keeps the area fresher for longer and keeps the floor tidy.
1) Paper & cardboard (very popular with rat owners)
- Relatively low-dust, gentle on paws and often highly absorbent.
- Useful in cages with deep trays or base plates.
2) Natural fibers (e.g. hemp/flax/wood fiber – depending on your cage)
- Great if you want a slightly “airier” soil with good moisture absorption.
- Pay extra attention to dust formation when pouring and refreshing the water: working calmly helps.
3) Enrichment (optional): play corner or digging bucket
- Create a separate box/corner with “play bedding” for sniffing and messing around.
Tip : Combine litter mats with pee pads on levels for quick cleaning of favorite pee spots.
What types of ground cover can you find in this category?
Rat enclosures generally serve three roles for bedding: absorption , comfort , and practical hygiene . That's why you'll find options like paper/cardboard bedding, natural fiber bedding, and materials that are useful for a separate toilet or play area. Which one works best depends on your cage (depth/slats), how you clean it, and how vigorously your rats dig.
Layer thickness & layout: this is how your cage stays fresh for longer
- Base substrate: Cover the substrate evenly, especially in areas where rats frequently walk and eat.
- Toilet area: choose 1–2 fixed corners with a toilet tray and/or a litter box that you can easily change daily.
- Levels & plateaus: use mats or loose pads on favorite pee spots (saves ammonia smell and cleaning).
Convenient combination: toilets , urinals and care & cleaning together ensure the greatest "fresh effect".
Maintenance & hygiene – how to prevent wet spots and odors
✔ Remove wet spots and soiled corners daily (especially around the toilet and food).
✔ Refresh the toilet area more often than the rest of the floor.
✔ Clean platforms and levels regularly (where “permanent” puddles often occur).
✔ Work quietly when changing the airflow to reduce dust swirling.
Safety
Preferably choose low-dust bedding and ensure good ventilation in the enclosure. Avoid strong-smelling or dusty materials, and be careful with materials that quickly produce a large number of fine particles. If you notice sneezing, shortness of breath, or any noticeable changes in condition, consult a veterinarian.
Checklist – Rat Bedding at a Glance
✔ Low dust (pleasant for the living environment)
✔ Absorbent (drier and fresher stay)
✔ Comfortable (soft and stable under the legs)
✔ Suitable for your cage (deep tank, grids, cleaning routine)
✔ Smart layout: base floor + toilet area + clean levels
FAQ – rat bedding
What is the best substrate for pet rats?
That depends on your cage and routine. Many rat owners choose a dust-free base (e.g., paper/cardboard or another dust-free material) and create a separate toilet area that you clean more frequently.
How often should I change the bedding?
Removing wet spots daily works best. The amount of time required to completely change the substrate varies depending on the cage, group size, and cage. Creating a toilet area often allows you to use the basic substrate longer.
Can I use hay or sawdust as bedding for rats?
Be careful with this: some varieties can be dusty or strongly scented. Use hay as enrichment/feed (e.g., in a manger) and preferably choose a low-dust bedding suitable for rats.
My rats are mixing everything up – what can help?
That's typical for rats. A deep litter box, a designated litter box, and level mats often help the most. Also check out rat cages and platforms & ladders .
✔ Dust-free ground covering for a pleasant rat habitat
✔ Can be cleverly combined with toilets, pee mats and nesting zones
✔ Specialist since 2011
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