Two Flavors, One Familiar Formula
Oxbow Simple Rewards Baked Treats come in two fruit-and-vegetable flavors: Bell Pepper and Cranberry. Both are baked treats made with Timothy hay and designed as enrichment for small pets. The choice between them comes down to flavor preference and the minor ingredient differences, not major nutritional shifts.
This comparison uses the supplied catalog information for each 2 oz package. It covers what is confirmed about ingredients, guaranteed analysis, and species suitability, and flags what the records do not specify so you can decide with clear expectations.
Bell Pepper: What the Record Shows
- Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Bell Pepper 2 OZ: Made with 100% Timothy hay and includes dried red peppers, oat groat flour, barley flour, cane molasses, guar gum, mixed tocopherols, and rosemary extract. Timothy hay is the base, while dried red peppers provide the distinct bell pepper flavor. The ingredient list confirms no artificial colors or added sugar.
Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Bell Pepper 2 OZ - Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Bell Pepper 2 OZ: Guaranteed analysis: crude protein (min) 10.00%, crude fat (min) 3.00%, crude fiber (max) 15.00%, moisture (max) 10.00%. These values are identical to the Cranberry flavor, so nutrition is not a deciding factor between the two.
- Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Bell Pepper 2 OZ: The catalog describes these treats as suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or another small pet. This confirms broad small-pet compatibility, but always check with your veterinarian for your specific pet’s dietary needs.
Cranberry: What the Record Shows
- Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Cranberry 2 OZ: Made with all-natural cranberries, Timothy grass, oat groat flour, barley flour, cane molasses, guar gum, mixed tocopherols, and rosemary extract. Cranberries are the flavor highlight here; the base ingredients mirror the Bell Pepper version, minus the red peppers.
Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Cranberry 2 OZ - Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Cranberry 2 OZ: Guaranteed analysis: crude protein (min) 10.00%, crude fat (min) 3.00%, crude fiber (max) 15.00%, moisture (max) 10.00%. Identical to Bell Pepper, so you can choose based on flavor rather than nutritional differences.
- Oxbow Animal Health Simple Rewards Baked Treats with Cranberry 2 OZ: The catalog describes these treats as suitable for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Same species suitability as the Bell Pepper flavor, making either a safe enrichment option for these pets.
Side-by-Side: Bell Pepper vs Cranberry
The two treats are nearly identical in formulation. The table below highlights the only meaningful differences from the supplied records.
- Flavor: Bell Pepper uses dried red peppers; Cranberry uses all-natural cranberries.
- Primary ingredient: Both list Timothy grass/hay as the first ingredient.
- Guaranteed analysis: Both: protein min 10.00%, fat min 3.00%, fiber max 15.00%, moisture max 10.00%.
- Artificial colors or added sugar: Neither contains artificial colors or added sugar, per the catalog.
- Species suitability: Both are described for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small pets.
- Package size: Both come in 2 oz packages.
What the Records Don’t Tell You
The supplied information does not include feeding amounts, frequency, or transition guidance. It also does not specify life-stage suitability (e.g., young vs. adult pets) or any medical claims. Treats should be given in moderation as part of a balanced diet, but without manufacturer feeding instructions, we cannot provide a specific recommendation. Consult your veterinarian for advice tailored to your pet.
Neither record mentions whether these treats are suitable for pets with specific health conditions, such as diabetes or urinary issues. If your pet has special dietary needs, review the ingredient list with your vet before offering either flavor.
How to Choose Between the Two
Since the nutritional profiles are identical, your decision can focus on flavor and ingredient preferences.
- Try Bell Pepper if your pet enjoys savory, vegetable-forward flavors.: Dried red peppers provide a distinct taste that may appeal to pets who like variety beyond sweet treats.
- Try Cranberry if your pet prefers fruity flavors.: Cranberries offer a tart-sweet note that can add enrichment to a small pet’s routine.
- Consider rotating both for variety.: Offering different flavors can help prevent boredom and support the pet/owner bond, as both are described as enrichment treats.
- Check with your vet if your pet has dietary restrictions.: The records do not address special medical needs, so professional guidance is wise before introducing any new treat.
