Higgins Sunburst Natural Treats Veggie Stix For Small Animals (4 oz)

Extruded Vegetable & Hay Enrichment Sticks for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Nourish your small pet with Higgins Sunburst Veggie Stix, specially formulated extruded vegetable treats combining sun-cured hay, fresh vegetables, and wholesome grains into crunchy sticks. These nutrient-dense treats encourage natural foraging behaviors while providing enrichment and dietary variety. The unique combination of ground carrots, beets, alfalfa, and corn delivers 5.5% crude fiber, supporting digestive health.

Benefits

• Extruded Vegetable Blend: Combines ground carrots and beets with sun-cured alfalfa, delivering nutrient-dense whole ingredients supporting overall wellness.
• High in Digestive Fiber: Contains 5.5% crude fiber maximum, promoting healthy gastrointestinal function, proper digestive transit, and natural intestinal motility.
• Crunchy Texture: Extruded stick format provides satisfying crunch, encouraging chewing and foraging behaviors, promoting mental stimulation, and reducing cage boredom.
• Natural Ingredients: Made with wholesome vegetables, grains, and sun-cured hays without artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors, ensuring safe, natural treats.
• Encourages Foraging: Stick design inspires natural foraging instincts, satisfying your pet's innate desire to explore, search, and engage with food.
• Multi-Pet Friendly: Formulated specifically for guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas, providing a variety appropriate for multiple small pet households.
• Supplemental Nutrition: Complements daily diet, providing enrichment and dietary variety while maintaining balanced nutrition from primary pelleted feed.

Ingredients

Ground Corn, Ground Wheat, Ground Carrots, Ground Beets, Sun-Cured Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Oil, Cellulose

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

• Feed treats to not exceed 5% of your pet's total daily food consumption. 
• Treats can be fed in a separate treat dish or mixed with daily food. 
• Always ensure fresh water access. 
• Discard any unused portions before feeding again to prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. 
• Keep opened packages in original resealable packaging to preserve freshness and prevent moisture absorption.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Strictly limit treats to 5% of daily food intake to ensure your pet receives all required nutrients from a balanced pelleted diet.
• Monitor your pet during treat consumption to ensure proper chewing and prevent choking or excessive consumption.
• Remove any uneaten treats from the cage before feeding to prevent mold growth or bacterial contamination.
• Introduce new treats gradually over 3-5 days to prevent digestive upset in sensitive animals.
• Consult your veterinarian if your pet has pre-existing digestive sensitivities or dietary restrictions before offering these treats.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What ingredients are in Higgins Sunburst Veggie Stix?

Ans: Contains ground corn, ground wheat, ground carrots, ground beets, sun-cured alfalfa meal, sunflower oil, and cellulose. No artificial colors, preservatives, flavors, or by-products. Extruded vegetable and grain combination supports digestive health.

Q2: What does "extruded" mean, and how does it benefit these treats?

Ans: Extrusion forces heated mixture through dies, creating dense, crunchy sticks. Process combines ingredients uniformly, improves digestibility, and creates a satisfying texture, encouraging chewing. Cooked ingredients are safer than raw while maintaining nutritional value.

Q3: Can these treats replace my pet's daily hay and pellets?

Ans: No, treats supplement but cannot replace unlimited timothy hay or species-appropriate pelleted diet. Treats should not exceed 5% daily food intake. Pellets and hay remain an essential foundation for complete nutrition and digestive health.

Q4: How does the vegetable content support digestive health?

Ans: Ground carrots and beets provide natural fiber and nutrients. Combined with 5.5% fiber from alfalfa, vegetables support healthy gastrointestinal function, proper digestive transit, and natural intestinal motility throughout your pet's digestive system.

Q5: Are Higgins Sunburst treats appropriate for all guinea pigs and rabbits?

Ans: Yes, treats are formulated for guinea pigs, rabbits, and chinchillas. Introduce gradually over 3-5 days to prevent digestive upset. Monitor for adverse reactions. Consult your veterinarian if your pet has pre-existing digestive sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

Q6: Why should treats not exceed 5% of daily food intake?

Ans: Treats are supplemental enrichment; exceeding 5% risks nutritional imbalances, obesity, and insufficient essential nutrients from the primary diet. Treats lack complete vitamin-mineral fortification of balanced pelleted food. Strict portion control maintains optimal health.

Q7: Do these treats provide dental benefits like chewing sticks do?

Ans: Yes, the crunchy stick texture promotes chewing and jaw exercise, supporting dental health. However, unlimited timothy hay remains superior for continuous dental maintenance through natural abrasive action and proper tooth wear alignment.

Q8: Can these veggie sticks cause digestive upset or allergies?

Ans: Introduce gradually over 3-5 days to prevent gastrointestinal distress. Some pets may have sensitivities to grains or specific vegetables. Discontinue immediately if diarrhea, bloating, or adverse reactions occur. Consult your veterinarian if concerns arise.

Q9: How should I store Higgins Sunburst Veggie Stix treats?

Ans: Store unopened in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep opened packages in original resealable packaging to maintain freshness and prevent moisture absorption or mold growth throughout shelf life.