Rodent Heat & Cool cushion 26 cm

Rodent Heat & Cool Pod

The Trixie Rodent Heat & Cool cushion is not actually a cushion but a kind of Icepod that can be made both warm and cold. By putting the pod in the microwave it becomes warm and in the freezer it becomes cold as an Iceopd two in one!

✔ Nice and warm on cold days
✔ Soft cover
✔ Provides heat for hours
✔ Supports the regulation of body temperature

Warm in the winter

Thanks to the Trixie heat cushion, rodents and rabbits stay nice and warm during cold days. The heat cushion is actually a kind of pod that can be heated in the microwave. The pod then gives off heat for hours. The soft cover ensures a comfortable position for the animals.

Tip : placing the heating pad under the water bowl prevents the drinking water from freezing.

Cold in the summer

By putting this pod in the freezer it becomes cold like an Icepod and continues to provide wonderful cooling for the animals for a longer period of time. Rodents can quickly become warm due to their fur, some animals such as rabbits cannot cope well with the heat. It is therefore good to give them the opportunity to cool down. The animals will lie down on or next to the pod with warmth.

The pod has a diameter of 26 cm and is made of a sturdy material and stays warm or cool for hours. This is especially suitable for larger rodents and rabbits. The pod is colder than other cooling elements, such as cooling stones, and also stays cold longer. This is especially ideal for larger rodents, multiple rodents or animals with a thicker coat.

Rodents cool down by walking over or lying on something cool. The surface must therefore be large enough for the animal. The pod is designed to lie on or next to. In practice, we see that group animals such as rabbits, for example, lie on one side of the pod and as the pod warms up, the animals lie on top of it. The latter can be a signal that the pod needs to be put back in the freezer.

Instructions for use Trixie Heat & Cool Pod

Place the pod in the freezer for 3-4 hours and it is ready to use.

The pod is made of hard plastic and is suitable for all animals. Due to its size, we recommend it especially for larger rodents and rabbits. Because the pod is made of hard plastic, we recommend using it only under supervision with animals that may gnaw on it.

It is useful to have at least two Icepods. If one needs to go in the freezer, the other can be placed with the animals and they can be swapped and the animals will continue to have a cool spot.

With group animals, be careful that the most dominant animals do not get control over the cooling element; if necessary, add an extra one to prevent a fight in the group.

Chinchillas always need a cover. Without a cover, the Chinchilla's fur can get wet due to condensation. Fortunately, the Icepod comes with a cover and that is very handy!

The Animal Welfare Quality Mark

The Tierschutz-Kennzeichen (Animal Welfare Seal) is the only official seal of approval for products that comply with the Austrian Animal Welfare Act. It is awarded by the Fachstelle für tiergerechte Tierhaltung und Tierschutz (FTT), an independent body established by the legislator, and guarantees compliance with animal welfare regulations.

In order to be certified, the products must meet the requirements of the Austrian Animal Welfare Act, including the associated regulations. The assessment is based on legal requirements, current scientific findings and practical experience, comparisons with similar products and inspection and testing of the products.

Each product assessed and positively evaluated by the Fachstelle is given a unique test number with the Tierschutz-Kennzeichen, with which it is clearly recognisable. The test number consists of the year, a number for the animal category and a serial number.