Oxbow Animal Health Enriched Life Timothy Apple Slice Small Animal Chew Toy

Timothy Apple Chew for Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Product Description

The Oxbow Enriched Life Timothy Apple Slice is an apple-shaped timothy hay chew designed to enrich rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small pets. Made from high fiber timothy hay with marigold and rose petals, it encourages natural chewing, playing, and exploring behaviors while adding a fun, aromatic treat-style chew to your pet’s daily routine.

Benefits

• High Fiber Chewing: Made with high fiber timothy hay to support natural dental wear while your pet gnaws and explores.
• Aromatic Botanicals: Marigold and rose petals add scent and flavor that invite pets to interact with the chew more often.
• Mental Enrichment: Fun shapes and textures encourage play, tossing, and exploration, helping provide both mental and physical stimulation.
• Instinctual Behaviors: Supports natural chewing and foraging instincts when offered as part of a varied daily enrichment routine.
• Pet-Safe Formula: Constructed from 100% pet-safe ingredients specifically chosen for small animal chews and enrichment.

Materials Used

This chew is made from timothy hay, tapioca starch, glycerin, marigold petals, rose petals, sodium alginate, propionic acid, rosemary, and salt. All components are pet-safe and appropriate for small animal enrichment chews.

Features

• Apple Slice Shape: Cute apple-inspired form makes the chew visually engaging and easy for small pets to grip and nibble.
• Timothy Hay Base: Built around timothy hay to complement hay-based diets for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas.
• Botanical Topping: Visible marigold and rose petals on the surface encourage repeated interaction and chewing.
• Enrichment-Focused Design: Developed to support exploring, playing, hiding, and chewing as part of a complete enrichment program.
• Single Convenient Size: Offered in one size for easy use across multiple small pet species.

How to Use

Specifications

• Chew Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches by 2.25 inches by 1.25 inches for the apple slice itself.
• Packaged Dimensions: About 4.875 inches long, 1.625 inches wide, and 7.375 inches high, including packaging.
• Intended Species: Ideal for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, and suitable for other appropriate small pets as directed.
• Product Type: Timothy hay-based small-animal chew with added botanicals for enrichment and chewing engagement.

Usage Instructions

• Offer in Habitat: Place the Timothy Apple Slice directly in your pet’s enclosure where they can easily reach and investigate it.
• Rotate with Other Chews: Include this chew as part of a rotation of different Enriched Life chews to keep daily enrichment varied.
• Use as Bonding Treat: Hand offer the chew during supervised time to encourage interaction and strengthen your bond with your pet.
• Monitor Consumption: Allow normal chewing and gradual eating while ensuring your pet continues to receive a balanced, hay-based diet.

Additional Information

Care Instructions

• Store in a Dry Place: Keep unused chews in a cool, dry area away from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain freshness.
• Avoid Damp Conditions: Remove the chew if it becomes wet or visibly moldy and replace it with a fresh piece.
• Check Regularly: Inspect the chew periodically for signs of spoilage, such as off odors or discoloration, before offering.
• Use Before Best-by Date: Follow the manufacturer's best-by date guidance to ensure optimal quality and palatability.

Safety Instructions

• Supervise Initial Use: Observe your pet when first introducing the chew to confirm they interact and chew appropriately.
• Feed as a Supplement: Offer as an occasional chew or treat alongside the main diet rather than a primary food source.
• Monitor Intake: Ensure treat-style chews do not displace essential hay and balanced pellets in your pet’s daily nutrition.
• Follow Species Guidance: Use only for species recommended by the manufacturer, and consult your veterinarian for pets with special dietary needs.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the Oxbow Enriched Life Timothy Apple Slice?

Ans: The Oxbow Enriched Life Timothy Apple Slice is an apple-shaped small animal chew made from timothy hay with marigold and rose petals. The chew is designed to support natural chewing and playing behaviors while adding variety to your pet’s daily enrichment routine.

Q2: Which pets can have the Timothy Apple Slice?

Ans: The apple slice is best for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, and is not for use with other suitable small animals as directed. It is intended to complement, not replace, a balanced hay-based diet.

Q3: What ingredients are in the Timothy Apple Slice?

Ans: The listed ingredients are timothy hay, tapioca starch, glycerin, marigold petals, rose petals, sodium alginate, propionic acid, rosemary, and salt. These are 100% pet-safe materials for small animal chews.

Q4: How does this chew support my pet’s natural behaviors?

Ans: The Timothy Apple Slice is designed to encourage exploring, playing, hiding, and chewing. The fun shape, hay base, and botanicals invite pets to gnaw and interact, providing both mental and physical enrichment.

Q5: Is the Timothy Apple Slice good for my pet’s teeth?

Ans: The chew is made with high fiber timothy hay and is promoted for supporting natural chewing behaviors. Regular gnawing on appropriate hay-based chews helps wear continuously growing teeth alongside a hay-rich diet.

Q6: How big is the Timothy Apple Slice chew?

Ans: The chew itself measures roughly 3 inches by 2.25 inches by 1.25 inches, while packaged dimensions are about 4.875 inches long, 1.625 inches wide, and 7.375 inches high.

Q7: How often can I offer this chew?

Ans: The Oxbow Enriched Life Timothy Apple Slice can be offered as an occasional treat-style chew within your pet’s regular enrichment rotation. It is recommended to offer a variety of chews and engagement items daily while maintaining unlimited hay as the primary diet component.

Q8: How should I store any extra Timothy Apple Slices?

Ans: Store additional chews in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and follow any best-by dates for freshness. Discard chews that become damp, moldy, or otherwise spoiled before use.