Hay cookies - any good for the teeth?

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- 07/07/2010 at 5:40 AM
  Karla
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  I’ve got a hold of some meadow hay cookies. It is actually kind of cool for people with hay allergies, since the hay is compressed and thus no mess.
  
  HOWEVER, I’m just wondering if the hay cookies will provide the same dental wear as un-compressed hay would?
  
  I mean, pellets require another form of chewing which does not wear the teeth, and although the hay cookies are quite big (the size of a very big coffee cup), I’m just not sure. Does anyone know if the reason pellets do not wear the teeth is that they do not consist of hay, or if it is because of their compressed form and size?
- 07/07/2010 at 10:52 AM
  bunnnnnnie!
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  What are hay cookies? Are they like hay cubes?
  
  If that’s what you’re referring to, I give timothy hay cubes to Zeus as a snack. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they help keep his teeth worn down, they’re very hard!
- 07/07/2010 at 11:14 AM
  Sarita
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  Maybe for the front teeth but not the back teeth where it’s more vital. Loose hay is the only thing that will help the back teeth.
- 07/07/2010 at 4:21 PM
  Deleted User
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  agreed with Sarita but these hay cubes/cakes/cookies are still a very healthy treat!
- 07/07/2010 at 7:51 PM
  mocha200
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  i think i might pic some up for the buns! what kind would be best? timothy?
- 07/07/2010 at 11:53 PM
  LoveChaCha
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  OO, Meadow Hay cookies!?!?!?!
  My bunny absolutely LOVES Meadow Grass Hay.
  
  I saw some hay cookies by Katyee at the pet store a few days ago, but when I looked at ’em, it contained bad things!
  I just want the only contents to contain hay.. Boo..
- 07/13/2010 at 4:21 AM
  Karla
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  Thanks for input on the hay cookies – Argh, it did sound too good to be true, I guess.
  
  These are the kinds I was referring to:
  
  It is compressed hay and nothing else. It is not grinded at all, so I just cannot figure it out whether or not it will trim the teeth.
- 07/13/2010 at 5:33 AM
  Sarita
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  No that will not trim the back teeth at all. Only hay can do this. They can chew only with the front teeth with these however don’t let that deter you from getting them as a treat because they look like they would be a good treat and would keep bunny busy too.
- 07/13/2010 at 6:58 AM
  angelicvampyre
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  Rufus does not eat hay but will eat these the vet says they will help but not a substitue more an extra bonus.
- 07/13/2010 at 7:07 AM
  Beka27
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  BRITTANY: Oxbow makes just plain Timothy hay cubes. I’ve never used the Kaytee brand before, but my guess is that the quality will be poorer like their hay. In fact, in petstores, I think I’ve only ever seen alfalfa cubes. BB has the Oxbow cubes available on here, and for a great price!
- 07/14/2010 at 12:11 AM
  MimzMum
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  Those Naturals are from a UK supplier aren’t they? I’ve gotten their dried dandelion for my bunnies and they love it. A very good treat choice, but yes, hay is best for keeping teeth (and tummies) healthy.
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