Oxbow Natural Science Papaya Support Digestive Health Small Animal Supplement, 1.16-oz bag

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  • Chewable formula contains active enzymes, papain and bromelain, sourced from papaya and pineapple to support digestive health.
  • Made with real pineapple and papaya so you can rest assured that your petite pet is getting the quality ingredients she deserves.
  • Timothy hay provides an excellent source of fiber to help support a healthy digestive system.
  • Contains ingredients that naturally model the foods herbivores would encounter in nature, and is perfect for chinchillas, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets.
  • Made in the USA and easy to give with your pet’s food.

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About Oxbow Natural Science Products

Individualized Nutrition

Adult guinea pigs and rabbits can benefit from individualized maintenance diets with Natural Science. These foods are made with novel, premium ingredients for variety and long-strand fiber from three grass hays. They deliver antioxidants and omegas to support wellness and prebiotics for GI system health.

Targeted Support for Key Health Issues

Natural Science supplements offer customized nutritional support for digestive, immune, joint, urinary, senior, skin and coat, and overall health. Each tablet contains Timothy hay and is baked with beneficial herbal ingredients to target specific needs. There are no additives, preservatives or artificial colors.

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.

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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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9 Customer Questions

May I use this for my adult cat? If so how many chews per cat? Average 8 pounds

Answer by Chewy • Sep 12, 2019
This supplement is formulated for Rabbit, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and other small animals only.

Can I use these for a hedgehog?

Answer by Chewy • May 15, 2022
This supplement is suitable for a wide range of small animals, including a hedgehog.

So summarized, what do these do? Help them digest food? How much does that benefit them? What I mean is, are they really essential?

Answer by Chewy • Nov 16, 2020
Oxbow's Natural Science Papaya Support is designed to support the digestive health of your pet. We recommend consulting with your veterinarian to determine the best supplements for your pet.

is this safe for hamsters?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 11, 2021
This supplement can be given hamsters.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Orieta on Jan 5, 2026

Helps in Shedding time

The vets recommend me papaya extract for shedding season, I started giving him this and saw the hairs in his poops. And the best part, my bunnies looove it!

The vets recommend me papaya extract for shedding season, I started giving him this and saw the hairs in his poops. And the best part, my bunnies looove it!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Gail on Dec 10, 2025

Piggie Pee Smelled Horrible

My vet recommended these. They all (5) seemed to like them, but the boys urine developed a bad smell (no infection) and since I work right next to the kennel - I

My vet recommended these. They all (5) seemed to like them, but the boys urine developed a bad smell (no infection) and since I work right next to the kennel - I had to stop these.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jason on Nov 3, 2025

He loves it

If HOP could talk he would scream "CIRCLES!!" Whatever the circle flavored pieces are, they drive him nuts. They get eaten first, pellets second, amd the "links"

If HOP could talk he would scream "CIRCLES!!" Whatever the circle flavored pieces are, they drive him nuts. They get eaten first, pellets second, amd the "links" last.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Linda on Nov 20, 2025

Great digestive supplement

Papaya is so good for a rabbit's digestion. These supplements are hard to find, but my boy LOVES them as a treat.

Papaya is so good for a rabbit's digestion. These supplements are hard to find, but my boy LOVES them as a treat.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Sarah on Sep 1, 2025

My guinea pigs did not like these. They have an odd odor, like aging pineapple, which isn’t bad/pungent but which does seem to make them uninterested in eating it

My guinea pigs did not like these. They have an odd odor, like aging pineapple, which isn’t bad/pungent but which does seem to make them uninterested in eating it. They’ll test-bite and then drop it. Sad because the treats seem very healthy :(

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jeri on Oct 25, 2025

Necessary!

Luna is a giant angora rabbit. Wool block is a concern and papaya is said to help. Luna eats this just dropped in to her regular feed.

Luna is a giant angora rabbit. Wool block is a concern and papaya is said to help. Luna eats this just dropped in to her regular feed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mikaila on Jul 27, 2025

Helps with stasis

I have a mini rex that frequently goes into stasis. She's bonded to an angora, so she ingests a lot of hair. Since starting these daily, she hasn't had any issues

I have a mini rex that frequently goes into stasis. She's bonded to an angora, so she ingests a lot of hair. Since starting these daily, she hasn't had any issues and seems more lively than ever. It also helps when you can't groom them everyday. I highly recommend!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Connie on Jul 27, 2025

Tasty but crumbly texture.

My guinea pigs loved these, but they are very fragile. They break or crumble making it difficult to figure out how much they are getting. I just put the crumbs and

My guinea pigs loved these, but they are very fragile. They break or crumble making it difficult to figure out how much they are getting. I just put the crumbs and pieces in their pellet bowl.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alison on Mar 22, 2025

Less added sugar than dried papaya or pineapple

My buns kept getting stasis and I couldn’t figure out why. Their environment is well controlled. My vet mentioned it could be excess hair since they can’t throw

My buns kept getting stasis and I couldn’t figure out why. Their environment is well controlled. My vet mentioned it could be excess hair since they can’t throw it up. I have added half a tab to my 3 pound rabbit every other day and 1tab a day to my 8 pound rabbits and it appears to be helping (and much less loose stools than with dried fruit)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By James on Aug 22, 2025

House Bunny Health

My bun did not like this supplement and I would not re-order it

My bun did not like this supplement and I would not re-order it