Rodent Teeth Grinding Stone?

[MichelleM]

So I found this grinding stone on Amazon, supposedly made for rodents: Amazon.com : Guinea Pigs Hamster Parrot Bird Pets Molar Stone Grinding Stone Mouth Chew Toys : Pet Supplies

There aren't any reviews, and I've never seen one of these before. I was considering getting it as a step to put in front of the hay bin to keep the guineas from burrowing under the fleece there and to help naturally wear down their nails. What do you guys think? Does this look safe?

Thank you!

 

[DM030819]

It looks like a pumice stone that you use on hard skin, and if it is the same/similar then it will be very light and so won't do much for weighing down fleece.

I have a stone in front of their water bottle and it's just a stone from the garden. I gave it a good wash and popped it in. Jon regularly stands on it to drink. It doesn't really have any effect on their toenails though.

 

[Swissgreys]

I tend to agree with @Jaycey
Firstly it would never work for grinding down molars (as it says in the blurb) how on earth would they get it into their mouths!
Plus I think it will be tiny and very light.
A regular smooth stone from the garden would work better and has the added advantage of being free.

 

[acapae]

Pumice floats on water, so it will definitely be too lightweight for the function you're wanting it for!

Mine have a pumice toy similar to the one in the link that they do love to nibble. I have it for enrichment purposes though rather than any misconceptions about wearing teeth down.