Oxbow Bene Terra Eco-Straw Pelleted Wheat Straw Small Animal Litter
Provide a litter that is super absorbent, safe and easy to clean with Oxbow Bene Terra Eco-Straw Pelleted Wheat Straw Small Animal Litter. Traditional wood shavings do not absorb liquid, making scooping ineffective. And they can be harmful to your pet if ingested. Oxbow Bene Terra Eco-Straw Pelleted Wheat Straw Small Animal Litter not only absorbs liquid, its wheat grass fibers can be beneficial to small pets' digestive systems if ingested. Made from high-fiber wheat straw compressed into pellets, it is twice as absorbent as newspaper-based litter and longer-lasting than wood shavings. When wet, Oxbow Bene Terra Eco-Straw Pelleted Wheat Straw Small Animal Litter expands and separates to absorb 300 percent its weight in moisture, making it easier to scoop. Just scoop the wet pellets and flush or toss them in your compost pile. You can also use it as bedding. It is dust-free and guaranteed mite- and insect-free. Plus Oxbow Bene Terra Eco-Straw Pelleted Wheat Straw Small Animal Litter won't track, easily scatter outside the habitat or stick to your pet's coat.
Key Benefits- Eco-Straw uses special technology to compress high fiber wheat straw into a pellet that is twice as absorbent as newspaper based litter and will absorb 300 percent its weight in moisture.
- When wet, Eco-Straw pellets expand and separate, allowing the wet areas to be scooped on a daily basis. This eliminates waste and the litter will last longer than traditional wood shavings. Easier to clean means less time cleaning cages and more time with your pet. Eco-Straw stays in the cage and litter pan and is not easily kicked or thrown out by active pets
- Natural fiber from the wheat grass plant is not only safe if consumed by your pet, but can be beneficial to the digestive system of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other plant eating animals.
- Eco-Straw is your ideal choice for a safe, dust free litter or bedding for your pet. It is toilet flushable and beneficial to the soil when composted. Heat treatment of the pellets guarantees that Eco-Straw will be mite and insect free.
- Eco-Straw is cleaner and more hygienic for your pet than wood shavings. Due to the unique characteristics of Eco-Straw the urine will migrate below the surface area thereby moving moisture away from your pet. Eco-Straw will not track or stick to coats of animals with long hair, thus making the owner and pet more content and happy.
This product has recently undergone a slight packaging change. Customers may receive the old packaging during this transition.
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Item Number95972
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Brand
Oxbow
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Litter & Bedding Type
Wheat
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Litter Feature
Biodegradable, Flushable, Odor Control
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Made in
United States
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Small Pet Type
Sugar Glider, Hedgehog, Degu, Rat, Mouse, Ferret, Hamster, Gerbil, Chinchilla, Guinea Pig, Rabbit
100% Wheat Straw.
Place 1/2 inch to 1 inch in the bottom of your pet's cage or litter pan. Scoop and change litter as needed.
Award-Winning, Certified Organic Food
Translated as "good earth," Bene Terra fortified food and treats gives rabbits and guinea pigs the nutrition these animals would find in their natural environment. More than 95% of the ingredients are certified organic, including high-fiber hay plus blueberries and cranberries, which are rich in antioxidants.
Treats for Enrichment
Oxbow's healthy treats are rewarding for small animals and their owners. Bene Terra Organic Barley Biscuits are oven-baked, natural and full of organic goodness. Packed with fiber, antioxidants and omegas, they're perfect for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small pets.
The Gold Standard of Small Pet Nutrition
An ideal small animal diet includes 20% fortified foods for herbivores and 75% for omnivores for essential vitamins and micronutrients. Oxbow's three fortified food lines are recommended by veterinarians worldwide because they're specially formulated to meet the unique needs of small animals—a true gold standard of nutrition.
More Premium Diets From Oxbow
ESSENTIALS: OXBOW'S FLAGSHIP LINE
Species-specific cornerstone foods that set the bar for today's small pet nutrition. There's a unique food for chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats, hamsters and gerbils.
NATURAL SCIENCE: INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION
Adult guinea pigs and rabbits can benefit from individualized maintenance diets with novel ingredients for variety and long-strand fiber from three grass hays.
About Oxbow
Family-owned and operated, Oxbow is passionately committed to helping small animals lead longer, healthier lives. Grown by experts on Oxbow's family of farms, their formulas and life-staged diets have defined the way small animals are fed today. From plant to pet, Oxbow products meet the highest standards time and time again.
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By Floridagrandmommie on Nov 13, 2018
I use this for my two rabbits. This litter is edible and also soaks up a LOT of moisture! I used it in outdoor rabbit hutches with a layer of hay on the top. Keeps my bunnies warm and dry for a few days before I have to change it. It is kinda pricey but worth the comfort for my babies. It also give me a few extra days before I have to completely change their cages out. I also like that it wont hurt them if they happen to eat it.
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By Jackie on Oct 26, 2018
I don't typically leave reviews, but this litter is AMAZING. My husband has a severe pine allergy, so pine pellets are out. I have 2 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs, and run my own business out of my home, so I'm a FIEND about stink. I switched from paper bedding and cleaning potties 3 times a week, to these pellets and changing litter ONCE a week! I am SO impressed with it... A little goes a long way, it's not as messy as paper bedding and most of all, IT WORKS! I have 3 enormous potties in my house and you would have no idea. I highly recommend this litter to small animal owners!
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By Debbie on Oct 29, 2018
This Eco Straw is amazing. NO ODER! I was using the Kaytee brand and it smelled like a barn in our mudroom. I have a rabbit and she needed retraining in the litter box department. I grabbed this brand based on reviews and won't turn back to Kaytee. Highly recommend. And retraining is going really well also!
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By oscar22406 on Sep 27, 2018
I used this for my rabbits litter boxes for months and when we moved I ran out and the neighboring pet stores didn't have this brand. I bought another cheaper brand of paper based litter from the pet store and within a day the odor of the rabbits was terrible. With the oxbow bedding I never ever noticed an odor so needless to say I am going back it is so worth getting it shipped to the house!
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By C43701 on Aug 7, 2018
We acquired a chinchilla about 6 months ago, my daughter's friend could no longer keep him, (we are complete suckers for animals) so we got the little guy. He came with some fleece blankets to use as bedding, those smelled awful and he chewed them. We tried puppy pads, those needed changed twice a day and barely made the smell tolerable. Plus, if he was bored he'd reach his little hands through the bars, grab the pad and chew them. Something had to change, we were spending way too much money on puppy pads, they weren't effective and we were worried about him eating them and the fleece was not any better. This stuff is a miracle. There is no odor in my daughter's room. The chinchilla has We acquired a chinchilla about 6 months ago, my daughter's friend could no longer keep him, (we are complete suckers for animals) so we got the little guy. He came with some fleece blankets to use as bedding, those smelled awful and he chewed them. We tried puppy pads, those needed changed twice a day and barely made the smell tolerable. Plus, if he was bored he'd reach his little hands through the bars, grab the pad and chew them. Something had to change, we were spending way too much money on puppy pads, they weren't effective and we were worried about him eating them and the fleece was not any better. This stuff is a miracle. There is no odor in my daughter's room. The chinchilla has no interest in eating them. We placed a puppy pad as a liner and placed the pellets on top, so we've not had any of the "mush" problem other reviews mentioned. I like the fact the straw pellets can go into the dog poo compost pile and not into the trash. … more
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By AliM on Oct 13, 2018
This bedding has no fragrance to it and is all natural. It is perfect for my rats. They took to it right away. The pellets puff up when they get wet, which is way better than the clay litter that turns to mush.
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By Michie on Sep 17, 2018
I was dubious of this product before I tried it, but I like it. It's light clumping, but my rabbits pee a lot! so it does turn into a pile of mush.. its not a big deal. I do like how absorbent it is and the odor control. One thing i really like is that it's not harmful if my rabbits nibble on it
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By Dollie on Jul 21, 2018
I'm not sure whether I like this product or not... I like the concept and that it's eco & consumption friendly, but the pellets underneath the water bottles completely disintegrated into a pureed poo like slush and my piggies keep stepping in it. It's all over their paws and now they're leaving paw prints everywhere. I could get a brick to place directly underneath the water bottles, but now I can't help but wonder if their pee will cause it to melt into slush in the pen. I'm still indecisive about the overall product.
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By Jackie on Jun 30, 2018
I was looking for something that would be safe for my two guinea pigs and not require a change more than once a week. This on the pricier side of most bedding for guinea pigs, but it's completely safe if consumed, so I think it's worth the extra money. It does a good job with odor control. I have two adult male guinea pigs that live in separate cages, and I have to change their bedding about every 10 days. I think with this bedding you could extend the time between cleanings to 2 weeks if you litter box trained your animals, or if you just picked up and replaced the soiled litter. I have been using this for 2 months and I have only noticed it getting mushy once in one small area of the cage and I was looking for something that would be safe for my two guinea pigs and not require a change more than once a week. This on the pricier side of most bedding for guinea pigs, but it's completely safe if consumed, so I think it's worth the extra money. It does a good job with odor control. I have two adult male guinea pigs that live in separate cages, and I have to change their bedding about every 10 days. I think with this bedding you could extend the time between cleanings to 2 weeks if you litter box trained your animals, or if you just picked up and replaced the soiled litter. I have been using this for 2 months and I have only noticed it getting mushy once in one small area of the cage and that was at a time where I hadn't cleaned for a while. Litter does not get stuck to my animals feet or their long hair. I'll continue using this rather than paper bedding because it is effective, easy to use, and safe if my animals eat it (which I'm sure they do). Would recommend for guinea pigs! gave 4/5 because it is pricy. Lastly, I use one full bag every 2 weeks and this covers 2 guinea pig cages. … more
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By SavyMo on Aug 25, 2018
The friend I got my rats from has never been successful with litter training her rats and all I had to do was put this in the pan and they went immediately to it. Haven’t had any issues. Works great.
