Higgins Habitat Natural Snack Carrots Peas & Greens Treats For Small Animals (3.5oz)

Wholesome Vegetable & Hay Treat Mix for Natural Foraging

Product Description

Higgins Habitat Natural Snack Carrots, Peas & Greens is a wholesome blend of dried carrots, peas, celery, cabbage, spinach, and alfalfa crafted for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, and other small herbivores. This 3.5 oz treat delivers fiber-rich nutrition, encourages natural grazing and foraging behaviors, and supports digestive and dental health without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

Benefits

• High-Fiber Veggie Blend: Supports healthy digestion with carrots, peas, and leafy greens, providing soluble and insoluble fiber for optimal gut health.
• Encourages Foraging: Loose mixed vegetable format promotes natural grazing and habitat exploration, mimicking wild feeding behaviors.
• Dental Enrichment: Chewing dried vegetables and alfalfa aids continuous tooth wear, maintaining proper alignment, and preventing overgrowth.
• Natural Ingredients: Free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and added sugars, ensuring wholesome, safe nutrition.
• Multi-Species Compatible: Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice, providing species-appropriate enrichment variety.
• Vegetable Nutrition: Carrots provide beta-carotene, peas offer protein and fiber, spinach delivers iron and antioxidants supporting overall wellness naturally.
• Convenient Packaging: Resealable pouch maintains freshness over multiple servings, enabling portion-controlled feeding and storage flexibility.

Ingredients

Dried Carrots, Peas, Celery, Cabbage, Spinach, Alfalfa

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

• Serve 1-2 tablespoons daily as a supplemental treat, complementing unlimited timothy hay and quality pellets. 
• Scatter throughout the habitat, encouraging natural foraging behaviors, or serve in a treat dish. 
• Remove uneaten portions after 24 hours to prevent spoilage and mold growth. 
• Pair consistently with a premium fortified diet, ensuring complete balanced nutrition for optimal small pet health.

Recommended Feeding Chart

Important Notes:

• Treats should not exceed 20% of total daily food intake.
• Remove uneaten portions after 24 hours, preventing mold and spoilage.
• Always pair with unlimited timothy hay and species-appropriate pelleted diet.
• Monitor individual consumption, adjusting portions based on appetite and preferences.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Use only as an occasional supplemental snack; never replace a balanced diet foundation of unlimited hay and species-appropriate pellets.
• Monitor intake carefully to prevent dietary imbalance, weight gain, and digestive upset from excessive treat consumption.
• Immediately discard any portion showing mold, moisture damage, discoloration, or unusual odor indicating spoilage.
• Store the sealed pouch in cool, dry locations away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight, preserving freshness and quality.
• Introduce treats gradually over 3-5 days, monitoring for digestive tolerance and individual sensitivities in new or sensitive pets.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What dried vegetables comprise the Carrots, Peas & Greens treat mix?

Ans: The blend includes dried carrots, peas, celery, cabbage, spinach, and alfalfa, providing diverse vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Each vegetable contributes unique nutritional benefits supporting digestive health, immune function, and natural foraging enrichment for small herbivores.

Q2: How much of this treat should I feed my pet daily?

Ans: Offer 1-2 tablespoons daily for larger species like rabbits and guinea pigs, and 1 tablespoon for smaller rodents. Ensure treats remain below 20% of total daily food intake, maintaining proper dietary balance and nutritional requirements.

Q3: Which small animal species can safely enjoy this vegetable treat mix?

Ans: Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice seeking natural vegetable enrichment. Always introduce gradually, monitoring individual tolerance, especially in pets with pre-existing sensitivities or dietary restrictions.

Q4: Do these treats contain any artificial additives or preservatives?

Ans: No, the treat mix contains absolutely no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, added sugars, or chemical additives. Only natural dried vegetables and alfalfa ensure wholesome, safe nutrition aligned with small herbivore dietary needs.

Q5: How do the vegetables support digestive and dental health?

Ans: High fiber content from alfalfa and vegetables promotes healthy gastrointestinal function, proper transit, and beneficial gut bacteria balance. Chewing texture naturally wears continuously growing teeth, preventing overgrowth while stimulating jaw muscles for optimal oral health.

Q6: How should I properly store unused Carrots, Peas & Greens treats?

Ans: Keep the resealable pouch sealed and stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Proper storage preserves nutritional quality, prevents mold growth, and maintains freshness throughout the entire shelf life.

Q7: Can these treats replace my pet's regular hay-based diet?

Ans: No, these treats supplement but cannot replace unlimited daily timothy hay or species-appropriate pelleted food. A balanced diet should comprise 80% hay, 10-15% fresh vegetables, and minimal pellets for optimal nutritional completeness.