Oxbow Enriched Life Apple Rounds for Small Animals

Rolling Enrichment Toy with Corrugated Cardboard and Apple Sticks

Product Description

The Oxbow Enriched Life Apple Rounds is a rolling chew toy made from untreated corrugated cardboard and natural apple sticks designed for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. The unique round shape encourages interactive play through rolling, batting, and tossing behaviors while supporting dental health through chewing. This multi-functional enrichment toy promotes physical and mental stimulation through engaging design, encouraging natural exploration and foraging instincts throughout daily activities.

Benefits

• Encourages Natural Behaviors: Promotes chewing, pushing, rolling, and exploring, maintaining mental stimulation.
• Supports Dental Health: Chewing apple sticks helps maintain healthy teeth, preventing overgrowth naturally.
• Interactive Play Opportunity: Great for individual use or bonding playtime between pets and owners.
• Safe Materials: Made from untreated corrugated board and natural apple stick,s ensuring safe chewing.
• Durable and Fun: Designed to rol,l adding extra physical enrichment for active pets.

Materials Used

• Untreated Corrugated Cardboard: High-quality corrugated board is safe for chewing without chemicals or additives.
• Natural Apple Sticks: Untreated apple wood supports dental health through natural chewing behaviors.

Features

• Rolling Design: Round shape encourages batting, chasing, and physical activity throughout habitat exploration.
• Textured Surfaces: Corrugated cardboard plus apple sticks provide varied sensory experiences and chewing satisfaction.
• Veterinarian Recommended: Developed with input from veterinarians and nutritionists, ensuring a pet wellness focus.
• Multi-Functional Enrichment: Combines physical activity with mental stimulation and dental health benefits simultaneously.
• Appropriate Size: Designed specifically for rabbits, guinea pigs, and similar small animal species.

How to Use

Specifications

• Dimensions: 7.4" L x 4.9" W x 1.4" H (includes packaging)
• Materials: Untreated corrugated cardboard, natural apple sticks
• Suitable For: Rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, mice, small animals
• Package Count: Two apple rounds per package

Usage Instructions

• Place in Habitat: Position apple rounds in open habitat areas, encouraging rolling and chasing behaviors.
• Encourage Interaction: Allow pets to discover naturally and engage through batting, pushing, and chewing.
• Supervise Initial Use: Monitor first interactions, ensuring safe engagement and appropriate play patterns.
• Interactive Play: Roll or toss rounds, encouraging your pet to chase and engage interactively with you.
• Replace When Worn: Remove rounds showing significant deterioration or damage compromising safety.

Additional Information

Care Instructions

• Inspect Regularly: Check weekly for excessive wear, damage, or structural deterioration affecting safety.
• Replace When Damaged: Remove immediately if showing significant damage or compromised structural integrity.
• Store Safely: Keep in a cool, dry location, protecting materials from moisture when not in use.
• Monitor Consumption: Watch that primary interaction is play and chewing rather than consumption.
• Remove Debris: Clean habitat regularl,y removing cardboard shavings and wood pieces during maintenance.

Safety Instructions

• Always Supervise: Supervise your pet during playtime, ensuring safe usage and appropriate interaction.
• Discontinue if Damaged: Remove toy immediately if damaged preventing choking hazards or internal blockages.
• Keep away from Children: Store out of children's reach as the toy is designed specifically for small animals.
• Regular Inspection: Check the toy regularly for wear and replace as needed, maintaining safety standards.
• Age-Appropriate: Ensure toy size and design suit your specific small animal species safely.

Shipping & Return

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How does the rolling design benefit my small animal compared to stationary toys?

Ans: Rolling encourages physical exercise through chasing, batting, and pushing behaviors, promoting cardiovascular health and muscle development. Interactive movement maintains sustained interest longer than stationary toys while engaging natural hunting and play instincts. The unpredictable rolling pattern stimulates mental engagement, preventing boredom through dynamic interaction.

Q2: Can this toy be used for all small pet species?

Ans: Yes, the toy suits rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. Size and durability accommodate various small animal species safely. However, supervise initially, ensuring individual pets engage appropriately based on size, temperament, and chewing intensity specific to each animal.

Q3: How does chewing the apple sticks support dental health?

Ans: Natural apple wood texture encourages chewing, wearing down continuously growing teeth through friction and jaw pressure. Small animals' teeth grow throughout life, requiring constant wear through chewing. Apple sticks provide an ideal abrasive surface for natural dental maintenance, preventing overgrowth and related health complications.

Q4: Are the materials in this toy safe if my pet chews and ingests them?

Ans: Yes, both untreated corrugated cardboard and natural apple sticks are 100% pet-safe and non-toxic. Small amounts of incidental ingestion during normal chewing pose no health risks. However, monitor that pets primarily chew rather than consume large quantities, potentially causing digestive upset.

Q5: How long do the Apple Rounds typically last before needing replacement?

Ans: Duration varies based on chewing intensity and play habits. Active chewers may consume rounds within days, while lighter users enjoy them for several weeks. Monitor regularly for deterioration and replace when showing significant wear, damage, or loss of structural integrity compromising safety.

Q6: Can I combine Apple Rounds with other Oxbow enrichment toys?

Ans: Absolutely. Pair with puzzle toys, hay-based items, willow cubes, and other Oxbow products for diverse enrichment. Varied textures and types prevent habituation, maintaining sustained mental engagement. Rotating different toys throughout the week keeps pets mentally stimulated with fresh experiences.

Q7: Is the toy suitable for senior or less active animals?

Ans: Yes, the toy accommodates different activity levels well. Senior pets can engage gently at their own pace without requiring vigorous play. Gentle chewing and occasional rolling provide mental stimulation and dental benefits suited to lower activity levels and reduced mobility.

Q8: What should I do if my pet shows no initial interest in the Apple Rounds?

Ans: Try placing treats on or near rounds, encouraging exploration. Position near favorite resting areas increases the likelihood of discovery. Some pets need time; reintroduce after several days if interest remains low. Individual play preferences vary among animals.

Q9: Can multiple pets safely share Apple Rounds in one habitat?

Ans: While multiple pets can access toys, providing separate rounds prevents territorial disputes and ensures all pets receive adequate enrichment. Multiple toys support different play preferences, reducing competition-related stress in multi-pet habitats.

Q10: How does regular enrichment with Apple Rounds improve my pet's overall well-being?

Ans: Regular enrichment engagement prevents boredom-related stress, supports natural behaviors, improves mental health, encourages physical activity, and strengthens dental health. Combined benefits significantly enhance overall quality of life and behavioral wellness in small animals, creating happier, healthier pets.