I know a lot of people have heard that the enzymes in papaya can help to break up blockages and hairballs, but it's just not true. The most they can do is maybe dissolve a little of the mucous that binds them together, it does nothing for the hair or other particles in the mass. So I don't consider this an essential like many others do.

It is an appropriate treat, as long as you remember it's a treat and not a necessary health supplement. One every few days shouldn't hurt.

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Update: I ordered a free sample out of curiosity. Mocha and Loki won't eat them. The other buns will, but they'll usually eat anything (although Loki usually does too). They're not thrilled with them though. I'm glad I didn't spend any money on them.

On the plus size, the treats are much smaller than the papaya tabs in health stores, so these are a better choice.

Pros: Tasty treat

Cons: Sugary

My hamster loves these treats. Since they are good for him, he gets my regularly.

Pros: healthy, tasty

Cons: none

So like another user I was unable to really sample this product because the lightly oranged colored tabs were delivered as a powder inside a plastic zip bag, smashed. Sent in almost a regular envelope they had to chance of survival against the automated postal warriers. I let the pups taste the powder and they seemed interested but can't tell you more. Would strongly rethink how this is being shipped or stop wasting your time.

Pros: Couldn't tell ya

Cons: Smashed

I received these as a free sample and they seemed to be well liked.

Pros: healthy, enjoyable

Cons: none

My rabbits love these tablets. I was fortunate to get some as a free sample along with a half of coupon. I've always loved all the Oxbow products I've tried for my rabbits and this was no exception. I will definitely get more when I run out.

Pros: Rabbits love them and they aren't junk food

Cons: None-Oxbow makes great stuff for rabbits