Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Timothy Small Animal Treats (1.4 oz)

100% Timothy Hay Fiber-Rich Enrichment Treats

Product Description

Reward your small pet with Oxbow Simple Rewards Timothy Treats, wholesome compressed timothy hay treats delivering natural enrichment and bonding opportunities. Made with 100% fiber-rich timothy grass hay, these treats offer the fresh timothy flavor and aroma small herbivores love. Free from artificial colors, added sugars, and preservatives, timothy treats support dental health, encourage natural foraging, and provide mental stimulation for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, and gerbils.

Benefits

• 100% Pure Timothy Hay: Made exclusively with compressed timothy grass hay, providing consistent high-fiber nutrition and natural appeal supporting digestive wellness naturally.
• Supports Dental Health: Coarse timothy texture acts as a natural toothbrush, naturally wearing down continuously growing teeth, preventing overgrowth, spurs, and painful malocclusions.
• High in Digestive Fiber: Timothy treats provide 15% crude fiber, supporting healthy gastrointestinal function, proper digestive transit, and beneficial gut bacteria balance naturally.
• Natural Enrichment: Encourages foraging behaviors and chewing, stimulating mental activity, and natural instincts, reducing boredom, anxiety, and destructive habits from confinement.
• Bonding Opportunities: Perfect reward-based treat strengthening pet-owner bonds through positive interactions and shared mealtime experiences, promoting trust naturally.
• No Artificial Additives: Contains zero artificial colors, added sugars, or preservatives, ensuring wholesome, safe treats for sensitive digestive systems in all herbivores.
• Multi-Pet Friendly: Formulated for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, and other small herbivores, providing species-appropriate enrichment and nutrition variety.

Ingredients

Timothy Meal, Pearled Barley (Rolled), Oat Groats, Linseed (Flax) Meal, Canola Meal, Wheat Gluten, Millet, Ground Flax Seed, Canola Oil, Limestone, Salt, Dried Yeast Culture, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Proteinate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

• Offer 3-4 Timothy treat pieces daily directly to your pet or scatter on hay for natural foraging exploration. 
• Break larger pieces into smaller portions for smaller pets, ensuring safe chewing. 
• Distribute consistently throughout the day, maintaining the feeding routine. 
• Always ensure unlimited access to fresh loose timothy hay daily and fresh water.

Recommended Feeding Chart

Important Notes:

• Treats should not exceed 2% of total daily caloric intake
• Timothy treats supplement, not replace unlimited daily loose timothy hay
• These are compressed treat pieces; always provide fresh water with treats
• Introduce gradually if the pet is new to the Timothy treat format
• Maintain 75-80% Timothy hay as a diet foundation for optimal health
• Treats promote natural foraging behavior and mental enrichment daily

Additional Information

Precautions

• Supervise pets during initial consumption, ensuring proper chewing and safe swallowing without choking hazards.
• Introduce Timothy treats gradually over 3-5 days, allowing the digestive system to adjust and preventing upset or diarrhea.
• These treats are supplemental enrichment and cannot replace unlimited daily loose timothy hay or species-appropriate pelleted food.
• Consult your veterinarian before offering treats to pregnant, nursing, elderly, or chronically ill pets requiring specialized dietary management.
• Discontinue immediately if digestive upset, loss of appetite, or allergic reactions occur, suggesting individual sensitivity requiring evaluation.

Shipping & Returns

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes Oxbow Timothy Treats different from loose timothy hay?

Ans: Timothy treats are compressed timothy pieces providing convenient portion control and enrichment variety. Loose hay remains an essential foundation comprising 75-80% diet; treats supplement for dental enrichment and bonding without replacing nutritional hay requirements.

Q2: How does Timothy treat support small pet dental health?

Ans: The coarse compressed texture acts as a natural toothbrush, wearing down continuously growing teeth, preventing overgrowth, spurs, and malocclusions. Regular chewing stimulates jaw muscles, exercises teeth naturally, and removes plaque buildup, maintaining optimal dental health.

Q3: Are Timothy treats appropriate for all small animal species?

Ans: Yes, Timothy treats are safe and beneficial for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. All small herbivores benefit from high-fiber timothy nutrition, supporting digestion, dental health, and natural foraging behaviors.

Q4: What fiber benefits do timothy treats provide small pets?

Ans: With 15% crude fiber, timothy treats support healthy gastrointestinal function, promoting proper digestive transit, beneficial gut bacteria balance, and preventing dangerous gastrointestinal stasis. Fiber maintains healthy bowel movements and supports cecotrophy in herbivores.

Q5: How much should I feed my pet daily?

Ans: Feed 3-4 pieces daily, ensuring treats don't exceed 2% total daily food intake. Treats supplement unlimited loose timothy hay foundation; individual portions vary by pet size, age, and activity level, requiring portion adjustment based on weight monitoring.

Q6: Can Timothy treats replace my pet's regular Timothy hay?

Ans: No, Timothy treats supplements but cannot replace unlimited daily loose Timothy hay. Hay should comprise 75-80% diet, providing continuous fiber, dental wear, and complete nutrition. Treats provide enrichment, variety, and bonding opportunities, only supplementing the diet.

Q7: Do Timothy treats promote natural foraging behavior?

Ans: Yes, scattering treats on hay encourages natural foraging, stimulates mental activity, and mimics wild feeding behaviors. This enrichment reduces boredom, anxiety, and destructive habits while providing psychological stimulation and engagement throughout the day naturally.

Q8: Are Timothy treats safe for pets with digestive sensitivities?

Ans: Yes, Timothy treats are gentle and appropriate for most pets. However, introduce gradually over 3-5 days, allowing digestive adjustment. Consult your veterinarian before offering treats to pets with pre-existing digestive disorders or dietary restrictions.

Q9: Why do Timothy treats contain additional grains and supplements?

Ans: Additional ingredients, including barley, oats, flax, and vitamins, enhance the nutritional profile, providing complete enrichment and bonding value. These ingredients complement the timothy base offering balanced nutrition while maintaining the primary timothy hay diet foundation requirement naturally.