Higgins Sunburst Treat Sticks Garden Veggies For Rabbit Guinea & Chinchilla (2.5 oz)

Multi-Vegetable Timothy Hay Sticks with Probiotics for Herbivore Enrichment

Product Description

Reward your small herbivore with Higgins Sunburst Garden Veggies Treat Sticks, combining sun-cured timothy hay with garden vegetables including carrots, peas, spinach, and beets. These premium sticks feature the exclusive Vita Garden fiber-biotic pellet containing beneficial probiotics supporting digestive wellness. Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, these corn and gluten-free sticks encourage natural chewing, promoting dental health and mental stimulation. Perfect for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas seeking wholesome enrichment.

Benefits

• Garden Fresh Vegetable Blend: Combines carrots, peas, spinach, and beets, providing natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants supporting immune health and overall wellness.
• Sun-Cured Timothy Hay Base: High-fiber timothy foundation promotes healthy gastrointestinal function, proper digestive transit, and natural intestinal motility throughout the digestive tract.
• Vita Garden Fiber-Biotic Pellet: Exclusive probiotic formula with Enterococcus Faecium and Lactobacillus species establishes healthy gut flora and supports digestive wellness naturally.
• Promotes Dental Health: Firm stick texture encourages natural chewing, wearing down continuously growing teeth, preventing overgrowth, spurs, and painful malocclusions safely.
• Convenient Cage Attachment: Included wire fastener securely attaches to the cage, enabling convenient access and extended enrichment opportunities throughout the day.
• Corn & Gluten Free: Formulated without corn or gluten, reducing potential allergenic reactions and digestive sensitivities in herbivores with dietary restrictions.
• Fortified with Vitamins: Contains vitamins A, D3, E, and vitamin C supporting immune function, vision, bone health, and overall nutritional wellness.

Ingredients

Flaked Peas, Sun-Cured Timothy Hay, Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Hulls, Flaked Carrots, Beets, Green Peas, Soybean Meal, Dried Beet Pulp (sugar removed), Flaked Spinach, Gum Acacia, Honey, Sugar, Dicalcium Phosphate, Lignin Sulfonate, Salt, Hemicellulose Extract, Algae Meal, DL-Methionine, L-Lysine, Choline Chloride, Potassium Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Probiotics (Enterococcus Faecium, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Casei)

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

• Attach one garden veggie stick to your pet's cage using the provided wire fastener at an easily accessible height.
• Allow your pet to naturally chew and explore the stick. 
• Replace when consumed or soiled. Offer 1-3 times weekly, maximum as supplemental enrichment.
• Always ensure unlimited fresh timothy hay and clean water access daily.

Recommended Feeding Chart

Important Notes:

• Treats should not exceed 2-3% of total daily caloric intake
• Garden veggie sticks supplement, not replace unlimited daily timothy hay (80% of diet)
• Always provide fresh water alongside treats
• Introduce gradually over 3-5 days, monitoring for digestive adjustment
• These are supplemental enrichment promoting natural foraging and chewing
• Sticks provide extended engagement time through cage attachment use

Additional Information

Precautions

• Supervise pets during initial consumption, ensuring safe chewing and proper swallowing without excessive wood fragments or stick pieces.
• Introduce garden veggie sticks gradually over 3-5 days, allowing digestive system adjustment and preventing gastrointestinal upset or diarrhea.
• Properly fasten the wire fastener to horizontal cage bars, preventing accidental falls, injuries, or escape during climbing and chewing activities.
• These sticks are supplemental enrichment and cannot replace unlimited daily loose timothy hay or species-appropriate pelleted food foundation.
• Discontinue immediately if digestive upset, loss of appetite, or adverse reactions occur, suggesting individual sensitivity requiring veterinary consultation.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What vegetables are included in the Garden Veggies Treat Sticks?

Ans: Contains flaked carrots, peas, spinach, beets, and green peas combined with sun-cured timothy hay and alfalfa meal. These garden vegetables provide natural vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting immune health and overall wellness naturally.

Q2: How do the probiotics in Vita Garden pellets support digestion?

Ans: Enterococcus Faecium and Lactobacillus species establish beneficial gut bacteria, improving fermentation, enhancing nutrient absorption, and supporting healthy gastrointestinal function. Probiotics reduce pathogenic organisms and prevent digestive upset in small herbivores.

Q3: Are garden veggie sticks appropriate for all small herbivores?

Ans: Yes, suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Always introduce gradually over 3-5 days, monitoring for individual sensitivities. Consult your veterinarian before offering treats to pets with pre-existing digestive conditions or dietary restrictions.

Q4: Why are these sticks corn and gluten-free?

Ans: Corn and gluten can trigger allergies and digestive sensitivities in small herbivores adapted to fiber-based diets. Removing these ingredients reduces allergenic reactions while maintaining digestive compatibility, supporting long-term health and wellness.

Q5: How do garden veggie sticks support dental health?

Ans: The firm stick texture promotes natural chewing and jaw exercise, wearing down continuously growing teeth, preventing overgrowth, spurs, and malocclusions. Regular chewing stimulates saliva production and removes debris, maintaining optimal dental health.

Q6: Can I leave the treat stick in the cage permanently?

Ans: Yes, leave sticks attached during offering periods. Replace when completely consumed or soiled, preventing bacterial growth. Discard the wire fastener after stick consumption, preventing cage hazards. Rotate sticks 2-3 times weekly, maintaining enrichment variety.

Q7: What fiber content do these sticks provide?

Ans: With 16% maximum crude fiber, the garden veggie sticks supplement unlimited timothy hay, providing digestive support through high-fiber content. However, loose timothy hay remains superior for continuous fiber intake, comprising 80% diet foundation throughout the day.

Q8: Do these treats contain natural sweeteners like honey?

Ans: Yes, treats contain honey and sugar for palatability. While natural, these sweeteners should be consumed occasionally due to sugar concentration. Treats should not exceed 2-3% daily intake, preventing obesity, diabetes, and dental disease development.

Q9: How should I introduce these treat sticks to my pet?

Ans: Introduce gradually over 3-5 days, allowing the digestive system to adjust and preventing gastrointestinal upset or diarrhea. Start with smaller portions or frequent breaks, monitoring for adverse reactions. Consult your veterinarian if unusual responses occur requiring discontinuation.