10 Best Rat Bedding 2026: According to Reviews | Chewy

The 10 Best Rat Bedding

How we created this rat bedding list

We leveraged input from our veterinarians and artificial intelligence to identify key considerations to help you find the best rat bedding.
We scanned thousands of customer reviews and ratings and scored each product based on its performance against each of the key considerations. We then considered how popular a product is with Chewy customers and combined that with its key consideration scores to create the list of the best rat beddings.

Key rat bedding considerations

Absorbency

Dust-free

Odor control

Softness

Our Top Picks

1
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L

Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, Natural, 60-L

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
1,425
$18.99 Chewy Price
($0.32/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.4/5
Great

Dust-free

4.4/5
Great

Odor control

4.5/5
Great

Softness

4.5/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Eco-Friendly

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Gerbil...
2
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L

Kaytee Clean & Cozy Small Animal Bedding, 85-L

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
1,569
$23.95 Chewy Price
($0.29/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.3/5
Great

Dust-free

4.2/5
Great

Odor control

4.1/5
Great

Softness

4.3/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Cardboard / Paper

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Eco-Friendly

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Gerbil...
3
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit
Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit

Vitakraft Fresh World Ultra Strength Litter Box & Cage Small Animal Bedding, 16-lit

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
252
$15.98 Chewy Price
($1.00/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.5/5
Great

Dust-free

4.5/5
Great

Odor control

4.6/5
Excellent

Softness

4.4/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Cardboard / Paper

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Odor Control

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Ferret, Gerbil...
4
Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L
Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L
Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L
Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L
Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L
Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L

Oxbow Pure Comfort Small Animal Bedding, White, 72-L

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
679
$17.99 Chewy Price
($0.25/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.3/5
Great

Dust-free

4.3/5
Great

Odor control

4.4/5
Great

Softness

4.4/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Odor Control

Small Pet Type

Chinchilla, Degu, Ferret, Gerbil...
5
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box
Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box

Small Pet Select All Natural Pine Pellet Small Pet Bedding, 20-lb box

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
111
$24.99 Chewy Price
($1.25/lb)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.5/5
Great

Dust-free

4.6/5
Excellent

Odor control

4.7/5
Excellent

Softness

4.3/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Wood

Litter & Bedding Type

Pine

Litter Feature

Eco-Friendly

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Ferret...
6
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L
Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L

Carefresh Small Animal Bedding, White, 50-L

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
475
$22.99 Chewy Price
($0.46/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.6/5
Excellent

Dust-free

4.4/5
Great

Odor control

4.7/5
Excellent

Softness

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Eco-Friendly

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Gerbil...
7
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L
Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L

Kaytee Clean & Cozy Extreme Odor Control Small Animal Bedding, 65-L

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
375
$24.95 Chewy Price
($0.39/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.5/5
Great

Dust-free

4.5/5
Great

Odor control

4.5/5
Great

Softness

4.5/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Cardboard / Paper

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Odor Control

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Gerbil...
8
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box
SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box

SunGrow Bedding & Sand Bath Container Cozy Hideout Coconut Hut Small-Pet Litter Box

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
52
$8.45 Chewy Price
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.2/5
Great

Dust-free

3.9/5
Good

Odor control

3.9/5
Good

Softness

4.7/5
Excellent

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Plant Material

Bed Feature

Safe to Chew

Small Pet Type

Rat, Hamster, Mouse, Gerbil

Toy Type

Hide & Seek Toy, Houses
9
Brown's Naturally Fresh! Soft Pine Bird & Small Animal Bedding, 20-L
Brown's Naturally Fresh! Soft Pine Bird & Small Animal Bedding, 20-L
Brown's Naturally Fresh! Soft Pine Bird & Small Animal Bedding, 20-L

Brown's Naturally Fresh! Soft Pine Bird & Small Animal Bedding, 20-L

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
98
$10.24 Chewy Price
($0.52/l)
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Our ratings

Absorbency

4.5/5
Great

Dust-free

4.2/5
Great

Odor control

4.7/5
Excellent

Softness

4.2/5
Great

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Wood

Bird Type

Hookbill, Macaw, Parrot, Parakeet...

Litter & Bedding Type

Pine

Litter Feature

Scented
10
Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L
Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L
Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L
Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L
Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L
Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L

Carefresh Special Edition Small Animal Bedding, Tutti Frutti, 50-L

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
251
$22.99 Chewy Price
($0.46/l)
Promo, New Customers Only: Spend $49+, get $20 eGift Card

Our ratings

Absorbency

4.5/5
Great

Dust-free

4.5/5
Great

Odor control

4.6/5
Excellent

Softness

4.6/5
Excellent

Is this rat bedding right for my pet?

Material

Cardboard / Paper

Litter & Bedding Type

Paper

Litter Feature

Odor Control

Small Pet Type

Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchilla, Gerbil...