APPLE STICKS

Bring a different texture to enrichment time with apple-wood sticks for gnawing and exploring.

What’s in the pack?

Apple wood sticks · 100g

Species-specific chew guide

Use only untreated, clean apple wood prepared for animal use. The suggestions below describe providing a chew, not an amount your pet should eat.

• Rabbit: offer one intact, appropriately sized stick at a time. It may remain available for daily gnawing while clean and safe.
• Guinea pig: offer one intact, appropriately sized stick at a time for optional daily gnawing.
• Chinchilla: offer one suitably sized dry stick at a time for daily gnawing. Keep it dry and replace when worn or soiled.
• Degu: offer one suitably sized dry stick at a time for daily gnawing. This is apple wood, not a sugary apple-fruit treat.

For groups, provide separate chews so every animal can access one without competing. Supervise first use and inspect daily; remove sticks that become dirty, mouldy, sharp, splintered or small enough to swallow whole. Replace according to condition, not on a fixed feeding schedule.

Keep the normal species-appropriate diet, hay and fresh water available. Chews do not replace hay or veterinary dental care.

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More enrichment ideas: Blue Cross small-pet enrichment and RSPCA Victoria guinea-pig care.