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 Papaya powder, Pineapple powder, Stearic acid (as a tablet-releasing aid), FD&C Yellow #6 (food coloring) and a Microcyrstalline cellulose binder. Oxbow Papaya Tablets - 200 count: $8.99 Each Oxbow Papaya Tablets - 500 count: $14.59 Each This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. They claim they will have the new Fruit Papaya Plus out sometime this month (January 2009). We will update our site as soon as it arrives. We apologize for any inconvenience. |
Papaya tablets are a natural combination of papaya and pineapple to help reduce hairballs in rabbits. Oxbow Chewable Papaya Tablets are made from freeze dried papaya and pineapple, which contains the enzymes papain and bromelain. Freeze-drying protects the natural enzyme and keeps it effective. No synthetic papain or bromelein is added. These enzymes found in papaya and pineapple may be helpful in the prevention of hairballs in rabbits. While these enzymes will not digest the hair that is ingested, it may help digest the food and mucous that surrounds the hair. The scientific community is still undecided on whether feeding papaya or pineapple is really effective. But, some rabbit owners claim that supplementing with digestive enzymes is the only way they can prevent hairballs in their rabbits. Other owners say they see no difference. either way, bunnies love the taste, they are easy to carry, so papaya tablets are a convenient treat! The best prevention for hairballs is an ample consumption of fiber in the diet, provided by large quantities of grass hay. Always make sure your rabbit is drinking plenty of water, as water consumption plays a big part in maintaining digestive motility, thus improving the health and efficiency of the digestive system. Available in 200 or 500 count. |
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