XL Slate for hamster nail maintenance
XL Slate for hamster nail maintenance
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One piece of natural untreated slate. It will help to keep your hamster's nails short.
What are the benefits of using this slate with hamsters?
- 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
Will this slate mean I don't have to take my hamster to the vet to get their claws trimmed?
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 keep my hamster's 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.
What size will my hamster's slate be?
Because they are natural slate the shape and size varies. The pieces I have at the moment are about 14cm long and 10cm wide. If you need your stone to be a specific shape or size send me a message and I will do what I can to help.
Slates from Hamster Helper were the first items on my shopping list when creating a new living space for an incoming adoptee 🐹
XL perfect for Syrian. After my niece got a hamster I wanted to make sure he got the best care, and after reading advice about boiling rocks I was relieved to find the slates on this website! Reassuring to have under his water bottle.
I already had what I thought was "natural slate" in my hamster enclosures. That is, until I saw Kat's video about treated slate. Having now purchased a couple of slates from HH, there's no doubt that the ones I bought elsewhere were treated. These slates from HH are great quality, lovely and smooth, and a good size and shape for my hamster enclosures. I'll definitely be buying more!
This review made me so happy thank you! I’m so glad you found the slate video useful, and that your hamsters now have truly natural, safe pieces for their enclosures. I can’t wait to hear how you use the next ones!
I got three slates (1 large, 2 small) and they are a great size for the smaller spaces in front of the sand bath, wheel and water stand. Arrived very quickly and very well packaged. I am so happy with them and my hamster loves them too!
Thank you so much Anastasia, it makes me so happy to hear the slates are a hit! You’ve placed them in such thoughtful spots too, I bet your little one feels like they’ve had a tiny spa day every time they wander over them! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous setup, it’s clear how much love goes into it!
Almost as if Kat knew where I was putting it, as it fit in so perfectly. I noticed Tonks back claws needed a trim. So added in another 2 bits of slate to his collection
Aw Shirley, thank you, this review made me tear up a bit I love knowing the slate slotted in just right like it was meant to be, and I really hope it helps with Tonks’ back claws. You’re always so thoughtful with his care, and it’s such a joy getting to help you find little things that make a difference