Higgins Sunburst Treats Veggie Garden Treats For Small Animals (5 oz)

Natural Garden Vegetable Snack Mix for Small Herbivores

Product Description

Higgins Sunburst Veggie Garden Treats offer a wholesome blend of flaked beans, corn, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, and rose hips. Oven-baked for optimal crunch, these treats provide natural fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants supporting digestive health and enrichment for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice.

Benefits

• Wholesome Vegetable Blend: Combines nutrient-rich beans, carrots, pumpkin seeds, and sweet potatoes, delivering essential vitamins and antioxidants for immune support.
• High Fiber Content: With up to 11% crude fiber, these treats support gastrointestinal health, aid digestion, and promote natural foraging behavior.
• Oven-Baked Crunch: Baking preserves nutrients while creating a crunchy texture that encourages chewing, dental health, and mental engagement.
• No Artificial Additives: Free from artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, ensuring safe treats for sensitive small pet digestive systems.
• Multi-Pet Friendly: Suitable for multiple small pet species, ensuring variety and enrichment in shared pet households.
• Balanced Nutrient Profile: Provides essential proteins, fats, and fiber, complementing a balanced, regular diet for small herbivores.
• Encourages Natural Foraging: Promotes activity and curiosity, helping to reduce boredom and stress in caged environments.

Ingredients

Flaked Beans, Flaked Corn, Flaked Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Rose Hips

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

• Serve 1-3 treat pieces daily or 2-3 times weekly as a supplemental enrichment. 
• Offer in a treat dish or mix with regular food. 
• Remove uneaten treats before refilling to maintain freshness. 
• Always provide fresh water and unlimited hay.

Recommended Feeding Chart

Additional Information

Precautions

• Monitor your pet during and after initial feeding to ensure proper chewing and prevent digestive upset.
• Limit treat consumption to 2-5% of the total daily food intake to maintain balanced nutrition.
• Introduce gradually over several days when offering for the first time to prevent gastrointestinal distress.
• Discontinue use if allergic reactions or digestive problems occur and consult your veterinarian.
• Treats supplement, but do not replace, a balanced diet including pelleted feed and unlimited hay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What vegetables are in Higgins Sunburst Veggie Garden Treats?

Ans: The treats include a thoughtfully blended mix of flaked beans, corn, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin seeds, and rose hips. These deliver vital vitamins, antioxidants, and minerals that promote immune support and overall wellness for small herbivores naturally.

Q2: How do these treats support digestive health?

Ans: With up to 11% crude fiber content, these treats enhance digestive function by stimulating gut motility and fostering a balanced microbiome. This fiber-rich profile helps prevent common digestive issues in small animals while supporting sustained gastrointestinal wellness.

Q3: Are these treats suitable for all small animal species?

Ans: Yes, they are formulated for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. Introduce them gradually and keep watch for any sensitivity or intolerance, particularly in pets with pre-existing digestive or dietary restrictions.

Q4: Do these treats include any artificial colors or preservatives?

Ans: These treats are free of artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives, ensuring a natural and wholesome product that is gentle on small herbivores' sensitive digestive systems, aligning well with their natural dietary needs and health requirements.

Q5: How often should I feed these treats to my pet?

Ans: Feed these treats 2–3 times per week in moderation. They should not exceed 2–5% of your pet's total daily food intake to maintain balanced nutrition and prevent obesity or other health complications linked to overfeeding.

Q6: Can these treats be used for training or enrichment?

Ans: Yes, their appealing natural vegetable flavors and crunchy texture make them excellent for rewarding positive behavior and enriching your pet’s environment, supporting mental stimulation, and helping to reduce stress-induced behavior.

Q7: How do these treats aid dental health?

Ans: The crunchy texture encourages chewing, which helps naturally wear down teeth and prevent dental diseases such as overgrowth, malocclusions, and spurs—common problems in small herbivores requiring regular abrasion for oral health.

Q8: What should I do if my pet shows digestive upset after eating these treats?

Ans: Discontinue the treats immediately and ensure your pet has unlimited access to fresh hay and water. If symptoms such as diarrhea or loss of appetite persist beyond 24 hours, seek advice from your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and care.

Q9: How should I store Higgins Sunburst Veggie Garden Treats to maintain freshness?

Ans: Store the treats in a cool, dry place, in their original packaging or a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Proper storage is essential to preserving their crispness, flavor, and nutritional quality over time.