Slate for hamster nail maintenance

One piece of natural untreated slate. It will help to keep your hamster's nails short.

Why should I buy a slate for my hamster?

• Helps to keep nails worn down
• Flat and square so easy to position on walkways
• Hold temperature quite well
• Non mineral rock so it's safe for hamsters
• Easy to clean
• Not chemically treated

Does this mean I don't need to get my hamster's nails trimmed by a vet?

For most people this is the case. I have never had to have Flamey's claws trimmed at a vet and many of my customers have told me that they were on the verge of a vet visit before they got the slate. 

How do the slates work to keep hamster nails short?

These slates are flat and square so they are easy to lay down in your hamster's usual walkways. I tend to put them under Flamey's water and by his wheel because then he walks over them often. This has kept his nails at a great length. The slates will naturally wear down nails because they are a hard surface so when the nails come into contact with it, a little is worn down. It's just like using an emery board, but it's a much more gentle process because the slates are quite smooth.

What size will my hamster's slate be?

These slates are smaller than the XL versions so they're great for Roborovski hamsters or for smaller spaces in your hamster's enclosure. If you wanted to use them at the entrance of hides etc, they're a little easier to put in smaller spaces. The sizes I have at the moment are around 9cm long and 6cm wide.