Oxbow Enriched Life Garden Dig Box Small Animal Toy

Garden-Themed Digging and Foraging Enrichment Box for Small Pets

Product Description

The Oxbow Enriched Life Garden Dig Box is a garden-themed foraging and enrichment toy for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters, rats, and mice. The set includes six chews, crinkle paper, and a corrugate digging box, all crafted from rattan, paper, and jute. Designed by Oxbow Animal Health, it supports your small pet's instinctual chewing, playing, and exploring behaviors and is great for hiding food and treats.

Benefits

• Encourages Natural Digging: The corrugate digging box invites your small pet to dig and forage, directly supporting their natural burrowing and exploration instincts.
• Great for Hiding Treats: The garden-themed design is ideal for hiding food and treats inside the box, turning mealtime and enrichment into an interactive foraging activity.
• Supports Chewing and Play: All components are crafted to satisfy your small pet's instinctual chewing, playing, and exploring behaviors.
• Safe and Natural Materials: Every element of the set, including the chews, crinkle paper, and box, is made with only safe and natural materials.
• Fun for Pet and Owner: The garden-themed presentation makes this box engaging for the pet parent as well as the pet, adding a shareable and interactive element to enrichment.
• Wide Species Compatibility: Compatible with rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters, rats, and mice, making it a versatile option for multi-species households.

Materials Used

• Rattan: A natural plant-based woven material used in the construction of the chews and box elements, safe and appropriate for small pets to chew.
• Paper: Pet-safe paper used for the crinkle paper filling and as a structural component of the corrugate digging box, safe for small pets to shred and dig.
• Jute: A natural plant fiber used in the toy components, providing additional texture and chewing variety as part of the garden-themed enrichment set.

Features

• Corrugate Digging Box: A garden-themed corrugate box that forms the base of the set, designed for your small pet to dig through, chew, and explore freely.
• Six Included Chews: Comes with six individual chews made from rattan, paper, and jute, providing a variety of textures and shapes for your pet to chew and play with.
• Crinkle Paper Filling: The set includes crinkle paper that fills the box, allowing pets to dig through and forage for hidden treats placed inside by the pet owner.
• Garden-Themed Design: Features a fun garden-themed visual design that makes the set engaging for both the pet and the pet parent during interactive play sessions.

How to Use

Specifications

• Contents: The set includes six chews, crinkle paper, and a corrugate digging box, all made from rattan, paper, and jute.
• Materials: Rattan, paper, and jute, all natural and pet-safe in line with Oxbow Animal Health's Enriched Life product standards.
• Color: Red, green, and brown, reflecting the garden-themed coloring of the chews, crinkle paper, and corrugate box.
• Packaging Dimensions: 6.25 in L x 11.75 in W x 2.5 in H (includes packaging).

Usage Instructions

• Set Up the Dig Box: Place the crinkle paper inside the corrugate digging box to create a natural foraging environment for your small pet to explore.
• Hide Food and Treats: Tuck fresh food, hay, or treats into the crinkle paper so your pet must dig and forage to find them, encouraging natural searching behavior.
• Add the Chews: Place the six included chews in or around the box so your pet can interact with multiple enrichment items at once during the play session.
• Rotate Regularly: Oxbow recommends offering a variety of Enriched Life chews and engagement items in the habitat daily to keep your pet's life consistently enriched.

Additional Information

Care Instructions

• Replace When Worn: Inspect the box and individual chews regularly for significant wear or damage and replace components as needed to maintain a safe habitat.

Safety Instructions

• Supervise During Play: Monitor your small pet while they interact with the dig box and chew to ensure safe and appropriate use during every session.
• Not for Hedgehogs: The set is specifically designed for the listed small pet species only; hence, it is not suitable for hedgehogs.
• Keep Away from Children: Store unused components of the Garden Dig Box safely out of reach of children when the set is not in active use in your pet's habitat.

Shipping & Returns

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is included in the Oxbow Enriched Life Garden Dig Box?

Ans: The Garden Dig Box includes six chews, crinkle paper, and a corrugate digging box. All components are made from rattan, paper, and jute, with a garden-themed red, green, and brown color scheme. Every item is crafted from 100% safe and natural materials.

Q2: Which small animals can use the Garden Dig Box?

Ans: The Oxbow Enriched Life Garden Dig Box is suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, gerbils, hamsters, rats, and mice. It is not suitable for hedgehogs. This broad compatibility makes it well-suited to multi-species households.

Q3: How do I use the Garden Dig Box to encourage foraging?

Ans: Place the crinkle paper filling inside the corrugate box and hide fresh food, hay, or small treats within it so your pet must dig and forage to find them. The six included chews can be placed in or around the box to create a multi-element enrichment area for your small pet.

Q4: What materials are the Garden Dig Box made from?

Ans: The Garden Dig Box is made from rattan, paper, and jute. All materials are natural and pet-safe in line with Oxbow Animal Health's commitment to constructing all Enriched Life products from 100% safe and natural materials.

Q5: What are the dimensions of the Garden Dig Box?

Ans: The packaging dimensions of the Garden Dig Box are 6.25 in L x 11.75 in W x 2.5 in H. These dimensions include the packaging and reflect the footprint of the corrugate box and its contents as shipped.

Q6: Is the Garden Dig Box suitable for hiding food and treats?

Ans: Yes, the Garden Dig Box is great for hiding food and treats. The crinkle paper filling inside the corrugate box creates a natural foraging challenge, encouraging your small pet to dig and search for hidden items.

Q7: How often should I offer the Dig Box to my small pet?

Ans: The manufacturer recommends offering a variety of Enriched Life chews and engagement items in the habitat daily to keep your pet's life enriched. The Garden Dig Box can be used as part of a regular rotation of enrichment items to maintain novelty and mental stimulation for your pet.