Apple and Oat Hay Sticks
✔ Net Weight: 6oz Quantity: 9 sticks per package
✔ All-natural sticks made from premium Oat Hay
✔ High-fiber sticks help to support digestive health and dental hygiene
✔ Perfect size for portion control and hand-feeding
✔ Easy-to-feed healthy treat for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small animals
BENEFITS OF TREATS
✔ Lend variety to an otherwise monotonous diet
✔ Provide good exercise for teeth and jaws
✔ Add behavioral enrichment
✔ Form a connection between pets and pet owners
✔ Assist in bonding and training
INGREDIENTS: oat hay, beetroot powder, apple powder, wheat flour
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: crude protein 13.2% (min), drude fat 0.4% (min), crude fiber 5.0% (max), moisture 10% (max)
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS: Store in a cool and dry place.
Benefits of a Varied Diet
Nutritional Balance
Different foods contain varying levels of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. A varied diet ensures that rabbits receive a wide range of essential nutrients, helping to maintain overall health and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Gut Health
A varied diet encourages healthy digestion by providing a diverse array of fiber sources. Fiber is crucial for rabbits' digestive health, as it helps maintain gut motility, prevents gastrointestinal stasis, and reduces the risk of digestive issues such as diarrhea or constipation.
Environmental Enrichment
Introducing new foods and textures provides mental stimulation for rabbits, mimicking their natural foraging behaviors in the wild. Foraging for different foods encourages rabbits to explore, sniff, and nibble, promoting mental and physical activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Introduce new treats gradually to prevent digestive upset. Begin by offering a small amount of the new treat and observe how your rabbit reacts. If they enjoy it and show no signs of adverse reactions, you can gradually increase the amount over time.
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Yes! Rabbits' teeth continuously grow, and chewing on fibrous materials like grasses, twigs, and certain plants during foraging helps wear down their teeth naturally, preventing dental issues like overgrowth or malocclusion.
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Yes, always! Whether it's palm, banana husk, corn husk, or other materials, we are committed to non-toxic and rabbit-safe ingredients.
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Offering a variety of treats can stimulate your rabbit's senses and provide them with different flavors, textures, and smells, which can help prevent boredom and encourage natural foraging behaviors.
