Oxbow Enriched Life Play Post Small Animal Toy

Natural Wood Play Post with Replaceable Danglies for Small Pets

Product Description

The Oxbow Enriched Life Play Post is a multi-activity enrichment toy for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rats. The base and post are made from untreated aspen wood with non-toxic white glue, while the included danglies are made from untreated pine, sisal, loofah, corn leaf, raffia paper, and food-safe colors. The danglies are replaceable and inserted through holes in the post. The toy is constructed from 100% pet-safe materials and supports your pet's natural chewing, playing, and exploring behaviors.

Benefits

• Engages Natural Behaviors: A fun and engaging addition to your pet's habitat that supports chewing, playing, and exploring instincts every day.
• Replaceable Danglies: The dangly toys insert through holes in the post and are easy to replace, keeping your pet's interest fresh over time.
• 100% Pet-Safe Materials: Built entirely from 100% pet-safe materials, including untreated wood, natural plant fibers, and food-safe colors.
• Variety of Textures: The danglies combine pine, sisal, loofah, corn leaf, and raffia paper, offering a range of textures for chewing and interaction.
• Prevents Boredom: Provides interactive entertainment and prevents boredom through a multi-activity design that encourages daily engagement.
• Vegetable-Based Color Dyes: The toy is colored with vegetable-based dyes, making the danglies' colors safe for small pets to chew.

Materials Used

• Untreated Aspen (Base): The base and post are made from untreated aspen wood secured with non-toxic white glue.
• Untreated Pine (Danglies): The dangly chew pieces include untreated pine wood as a primary chewable material.
• Sisal (Danglies): Natural sisal fiber is included in the dangly components, adding a different texture for chewing and tugging.
• Loofah (Danglies): Natural loofah is used in the danglies, providing a soft, porous texture for chewing and exploration.
• Corn Leaf (Danglies): Corn leaf is included as a natural, chewable, and shredding-friendly component in the dangly pieces.
• Raffia Paper (Danglies): Raffia paper adds a lightweight, shredding-friendly element to the danglies for varied interactive play.
• Food-Safe Colors (Danglies): The danglies are finished with food-safe, vegetable-based dyes, safe for small pets to chew.

Features

• Wooden Post and Base: The toy consists of a wooden post that mounts into a flat wooden base, creating a stable, freestanding activity center for small pets.
• Multiple Dangly Holes: The post features holes through which each dangly toy is inserted, allowing multiple chews to be attached at varying positions.
• Replaceable Dangly Chews: Danglies are designed to be replaced individually; new Enriched Life chews can be threaded through the post holes to refresh the toy.
• Secure Knot Assembly: Each dangly is secured in place by tying a knot after threading it through the post hole, holding it firmly during active chewing and play.
• Natural, Untreated Wood: Both the base and post are made from untreated wood with no chemical finishes, making all surfaces safe for chewing.

How to Use

Specifications

• Base and Post Material: Untreated aspen wood with non-toxic white glue.
• Dangly Materials: Untreated pine, sisal, loofah, corn leaf, raffia paper, and food-safe colors.
• Compatible Pets: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and Rats.

Usage Instructions

• Assemble the Post: Secure the wooden post to the wooden base using the dowel provided before placing the toy in your pet's habitat.
• Insert the Danglies: Thread each dangly toy through the holes in the post at your preferred positions.
• Tie to Secure: Tie a knot at the end of each dangly after threading to hold it securely in place during your pet's use.
• Replace Danglies as Needed: When danglies become worn, replace them with new Enriched Life chews threaded through the post holes to keep the toy engaging.
• Rotate with Other Items: Offer 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 Worn Danglies: Remove and replace any danglies that become excessively chewed, frayed, or damaged to maintain a safe and engaging toy.
• Inspect the Post and Base: Check the post and base periodically for structural wear or damage, and discontinue use if any components become unsafe.

Safety Instructions

• Supervise During Use: Monitor your pet when first introducing the Play Post to ensure they interact with it safely.
• Inspect Knots Regularly: Check that the knots securing each dangly remain tight and have not worked loose during active chewing or play sessions.

Shipping & Returns

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What animals can use the Oxbow Enriched Life Play Post?

Ans: The Play Post is suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and rats, making it a perfect play spot for your small furry friends.

Q2: What materials is the Play Post made from?

Ans: The base and post are made from untreated aspen wood with non-toxic white glue. The danglies are made from untreated pine, sisal, loofah, corn leaf, raffia paper, and food-safe vegetable-based color dyes.

Q3: Are the dangly chews on the Oxbow Play Post replaceable?

Ans: Yes, the danglies are designed to be replaced. Each dangly is inserted through a hole in the post and secured with a knot, making it easy to thread in new Enriched Life chews when the originals wear out.

Q4: How do I assemble the Oxbow Enriched Life Play Post?

Ans: Secure the wooden post to the wooden base using the included dowel. Insert each dangly toy through the holes in the post, then tie a knot at the end of each to hold them firmly in place for your pet's use.

Q5: Is the wood in the Oxbow Play Post treated or coated?

Ans: Both the base and post are made from untreated wood with no chemical finishes. The danglies are also made from untreated pine. The only colorants used are food-safe, vegetable-based dyes applied to the dangly components.

Q6: What are the danglies on the Oxbow Play Post made from?

Ans: The danglies are made from untreated pine, sisal, loofah, corn leaf, raffia paper, and food-safe colors, so your tiny friends can have a fun playtime, risk-free.

Q7: How often should I replace the danglies on the Play Post?

Ans: Replace each dangly when it becomes excessively chewed, frayed, or damaged. The manufacturer recommends rotating a variety of Enriched Life chews and engagement items daily to keep your pet's environment enriched.

Q8: How do I secure the Play Post during use?

Ans: The Play Post can be stood on by your pet and can also be secured further by attaching the base to your pet's cage. The toy can also be anchored in place using smooth rocks to weigh down the base if needed.