Best Small Animal Treats

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Oxbow Simple Rewards - Strawberry Treats
Oxbow
Simple Rewards - Strawberry Treats
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100% Fruit
Bottom Line

It doesn’t matter if you own a rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, chinchilla, rat, mouse, or other adorable small pet, because they will go wild for these simple yet extra-healthy bits of all-natural freeze-dried strawberries.

Pros

100% freeze-dried strawberries. High in vitamin C and antioxidants. A treat the vast majority of small animals will appreciate. No added sugar, preservatives, or colorings. As natural as you can get.

Cons

These freeze-dried strawberry chunks aren’t as cheap as the competition, but if you need something extra-special for your small pet, it’s worth the price.

Best Bang for the Buck
Kaytee Timothy Biscuits - Baked With Apple
Kaytee
Timothy Biscuits - Baked With Apple
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Bargain Pick
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Inexpensive, packed with sun-cured hay, apples, and sweet dried cane molasses, these rugged little biscuits provide an especially entertaining challenge for dedicated chewers.

Pros

Wheat flour, timothy grass hay, soy oil, dehydrated apples, and flaxseed are the first 5 ingredients. Affordable. Best for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. High-fiber treat for healthy digestion.

Cons

These dense little biscuits are extremely hard, so some small animals may prefer a softer treat.

Oxbow Organic Barley Biscuits
Oxbow
Organic Barley Biscuits
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Oven Baked
Bottom Line

One of the most natural treats you can provide for a small animal, these premium, high-quality, and extremely healthy biscuits are one of the best ways to spoil your veggie-loving friend.

Pros

100% organic ingredients. Barley flour, alfalfa, molasses, carrots, apples, and rolled oat flakes are the first 6 ingredients. Great for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Crunchy, oven-baked texture.

Cons

A relatively expensive small animal treat, its organic ingredients surely drive up the price.

Brown's Tropical Carnival - Hoops & Honey Treats
Brown's
Tropical Carnival - Hoops & Honey Treats
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Sweet Strawberry Scent
Bottom Line

Featuring a large hoop shape, vibrant colors, a strong strawberry scent, and matching flavor, these chunky treats will excite a variety of small animals, and you’ll feel good knowing that they’re eating additional vitamins, minerals, and DHA fatty acids.

Pros

Corn flour, wheat, oats, and soybean meal are the first 4 ingredients. Made with real honey. Enjoyed by rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, mice, and rats. Crunchy texture promotes chewing and dental health.

Cons

Does not contain actual strawberries. Includes several artificial colorings.

Kaytee Yo Dips - Banana Flavored Treat
Kaytee
Yo Dips - Banana Flavored Treat
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Real Yogurt
Bottom Line

A wide range of small animals absolutely love the sweet and creamy crunch of yogurt chips, and these banana yogurt-coated nuggets are as healthy for your little pet as they are delicious.

Pros

Oats, maltodextrin, sugar, and soybean oil are the first 4 ingredients. Includes real banana-flavored yogurt. For chinchillas, guinea pigs, and rabbits. Fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Cons

There is plenty of sugar in these sweet treats, so share them sparingly.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

28 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
1 Experts Interviewed
294 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Everyone knows that rewarding a well-behaved cat or dog can be as simple as tossing them a little bone or fish-shaped treat, but treating the small animals in your life is just as easy once you’ve found the best treat for them. It doesn’t matter whether you own a pet rabbit or guinea pig, rat or hamster, or some other cuddly little creature, your small pet has special dietary needs, and it’s up to you to research which treats best serve their nutritional requirements, while factoring in fun elements like scent, texture, and most importantly, flavor. Then again, with so many brands and types of treats available, having to decide between strawberry and banana flavors might be the easiest part of small pet treat shopping.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
Vitakraft
Rabbit Drops With Wild Berry
Vitakraft
Crunch Sticks - Whole Grains & Honey
Vitakraft
Slims With Carrot
Ware Pet Products
Large Critter Pops
Kaytee
Country Harvest Treat Blend
The team that worked on this review
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    Arnold
    Writer
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    Melinda
    Web Producer
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Oxbow

Simple Rewards - Strawberry Treats

Oxbow

Simple Rewards - Strawberry Treats

It doesn’t matter if you own a rabbit, hamster, guinea pig, chinchilla, rat, mouse, or other adorable small pet, because they will go wild for these simple yet extra-healthy bits of all-natural freeze-dried strawberries.
$7
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Oxbow

Organic Barley Biscuits

Oxbow

Organic Barley Biscuits

One of the most natural treats you can provide for a small animal, these premium, high-quality, and extremely healthy biscuits are one of the best ways to spoil your veggie-loving friend.
$13
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Kaytee

Timothy Biscuits - Baked With Apple

Kaytee

Timothy Biscuits - Baked With Apple

Inexpensive, packed with sun-cured hay, apples, and sweet dried cane molasses, these rugged little biscuits provide an especially entertaining challenge for dedicated chewers.
$7
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Brown's

Tropical Carnival - Hoops & Honey Treats

Brown's

Tropical Carnival - Hoops & Honey Treats

Featuring a large hoop shape, vibrant colors, a strong strawberry scent, and matching flavor, these chunky treats will excite a variety of small animals, and you’ll feel good knowing that they’re eating additional vitamins, minerals, and DHA fatty acids.
$3
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Kaytee

Yo Dips - Banana Flavored Treat

Kaytee

Yo Dips - Banana Flavored Treat

A wide range of small animals absolutely love the sweet and creamy crunch of yogurt chips, and these banana yogurt-coated nuggets are as healthy for your little pet as they are delicious.
$5

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