Oxbow Timothy CLUB Hide & Seek Small Animal Mat (small)

Hand-Woven Edible Timothy Hay Foraging Mat for Small Pets

Product Description

The Oxbow Timothy CLUB Hide & Seek Mat (Small) is a hand-woven, 100% edible mat made from premium Timothy hay, designed to encourage the natural foraging behaviors of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small pets. Treats or food can be hidden within the woven mat for mental and physical enrichment throughout the day. It contains no chemicals, wires, or strings, measures approximately 2.75 in x 7.5 in x 14 in, and is suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and chinchillas.

Benefits

Engages Natural Foraging Behaviors: Designed specifically to engage the natural foraging behaviors of rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small pets by allowing food and treats to be hidden within the woven hay.

Mental and Physical Enrichment: Hiding food and treats in the mat provides mental and physical enrichment all day as your pet works to find and retrieve what is hidden within the weave.

Visual and Tactile Enrichment: The mat’s woven texture adds visual and tactile enrichment to your pet’s daily routine, offering a novel surface to investigate, sit on, and interact with.

100% Edible and Chemical-Free: Made entirely from hand-woven Timothy hay with no chemicals, wires, or strings, making the mat completely safe and edible for all listed species.

Use Inside and Outside the Habitat: Timothy CLUB accessories are designed as environmental enrichment items for use both inside the habitat and outside of it during supervised playtime.

Wide Species Compatibility: Suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, and chinchillas.

Materials Used

Timothy Hay: The mat is hand-woven exclusively from 100% premium Timothy hay, the same fiber-rich hay Oxbow grows for small pet nutrition. The mat is completely edible, with no added materials, wires, or strings.

Features

Hand-Woven Construction: Each mat is hand-woven from Timothy hay, creating a durable woven structure that holds its shape while your pet forages through and chews on the surface.

Treat and Food Hiding: Food or small treats can be tucked into the woven sections of the mat, requiring your pet to root through the hay to find and access them.

No Chemicals, Wires, or Strings: Timothy CLUB accessories contain no chemicals, wires, or strings of any kind. The entire mat is composed only of Timothy hay and is safe to consume.

Natural Color: The mat is natural in color, reflecting its unprocessed Timothy hay composition with no artificial dyes or treatments.

Small Size: The small mat measures approximately 2.75 in x 7.5 in x 14 in, confirmed by multiple retailers. A large size (3 in x 11.5 in x 18.5 in) is also available separately.

Made in Vietnam: The Oxbow Timothy CLUB Hide & Seek Mat is manufactured in Vietnam.

How to Use

Specifications

Material: 100% Timothy Hay; hand-woven; no chemicals, wires, or strings; completely edible.

Color: Natural.

Dimensions (Small): Approximately 2.75 in x 7.5 in x 14 in (includes packaging).

Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein 5.0% min; Crude Fat 1.0% min; Crude Fiber 34.1% max.

Compatible Pets: Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Gerbil, Mouse, Rat, Chinchilla.

Item Count: 1 count.

Usage Instructions

Hide Treats or Food: Tuck small amounts of your pet’s favorite treats, pellets, or hay pieces into the woven sections of the mat before placing it in the habitat, so your pet must forage to find them.

Place in Habitat or Play Area: Set the mat in an accessible area of your pet’s enclosure or in a supervised play space outside the habitat. Timothy CLUB items can be used in both settings.

Allow Natural Foraging: Let your pet approach and interact with the mat at their own pace. They will naturally root through the woven hay to locate and retrieve the hidden food.

Rotate Placement: Move the mat to different areas of the habitat periodically to vary your pet’s daily foraging experience and maintain their interest.

Additional Information

Care Instructions

Rinse with Cool Water if Needed: If the mat becomes soiled, rinse it gently with cool water. Do not use hot water or soaking methods that could break down the hay weave structure.

Dry in Sunlight: After rinsing, allow the mat to dry completely in direct sunlight before returning it to your pet’s habitat.

Replace When Worn: Replace the mat when it becomes excessively chewed down or no longer maintains its woven structure.

Safety Instructions

Supervise During Introduction: Monitor your pet when first placing the Hide & Seek Mat in their habitat to ensure they interact with it safely and are comfortable with the foraging format.

Keep Reasonably Dry: Avoid exposing the mat to prolonged moisture when not in use, as excessive dampness can degrade the hay weave and promote mold growth.