Ingredient Ash in treats?

Gemma_xo · 05-06-2016, 11:37 AM

My local Poundland has FINALLY jumped on the small animal bandwagon & today I found these "Furry Friends Tasty Loops".

I didn't check the ingredients in the shop because I've seen these online (didn't think about the fact it's also a different product name / company

) for £5+ a bag with P&P, and as much as I love and adore Pixie and Tinkerbell, I can't justify £10+ on more treats when they have plenty (they get their own of everything).

It's not till I've got home (I was in a rush in town) and realised that I didn't check the ingredients, again, something I tend to do BEFORE buying stuff, but I got blindsided by the loops & the fact I was busy.

There's ash in them? Not sure I like the sound of that at all.
They are sugar free, which is a bonus, but ash? That sounds strange to me? Would you feed your furbabies them?
Pics below.

Kissa · 05-06-2016, 11:40 AM

"Ash" is just the word they use to describe all the other bits like vitamins and minerals that are in a food or treat, it's not actually wood ash or anything like that

I've not seen a pet food or treat that doesn't have "ash" on there!

I think it's called ash because it's what's left over if you burn the treat/food, but don't quote me on that!

Gemma_xo · 05-06-2016, 11:50 AM

See, I did think that but then my friend put thoughts into my head and I'm so protective of my hamsters I went on the instant defensive!
Thanks for the vote of reassurance though, I did think that might be the case, I hope so anyway! :P
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Vectis Hamstery · 05-06-2016, 11:58 AM

My hammies like those, especially the Syrians. I put them on a metal 'kebab' toy and they love chewing them off

I agree with what Kissa said about the ash.

Gemma_xo · 05-06-2016, 12:10 PM

Thank you

I was planning on finding something to give them these treats on so they're not being handed treats on a plate (literally in some ways!).

Least I know I'm not feeding my hamsters ash, much to my friends probable dismay (he likes to think he knows it all, not like I'm the one with two hamsters & an account on here..)

Thank you

Massive weight off my shoulders.
Now to go investigate & find something to make these more fun! =] x

barley · 05-06-2016, 12:17 PM

Wow, they're brightly coloured! I, personally, wouldn't give them for that reason alone.

Vectis Hamstery · 05-06-2016, 12:20 PM

I have this type of thing for them

Small Animal Vegetable and Chew Dispenser by Pets At Home | Pets At Home

I also put barley rings on them which are less bright but they come in large bags from a local horse shop.

Gemma_xo · 05-06-2016, 01:14 PM

I've seen those! I keep finding reasons not to buy them when I'm in P@H, but I think I now have a reason to

thank you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by barley

Wow, they're brightly coloured! I, personally, wouldn't give them for that reason alone.

The phone really doesn't help the brightness, they're not that bright, I promise, no more so then the ones sold online (can't think of the brand now though).
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