Oxbow Eco Straw Wheat Straw Litter for Small Animals
- Cat Litter
- 20 pounds
- Wheat Straw
- Small Animal
- Better rated than 72%
- More reviewed than 57%
A low-dust wheat straw pellet litter built for small animal cages, with cat litter use listed as a secondary option for owners wanting an unscented, plant-based alternative to clay.
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How it ranks among the 155 cat litter we track
4.6★ across 2,400 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,400 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Oxbow Eco Straw is a wheat straw pellet litter in a 20 lb bag, made in the USA and marketed as low dust. It is intended for small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, rats and mice, and is also listed for cat litter use.
Wheat straw pellets are the distinguishing material here rather than clay or wood, aimed at moisture wicking with less dust than traditional clay litters, which matters for small animals with sensitive respiratory systems living in enclosed cages. The unscented formulation avoids the added fragrances some small pets are sensitive to. Listing it for both small animal bedding and cat litter is broad, but the pellet form and wheat straw material stay the same across either use.
- 20 lb bag, wheat straw pellets
- Low dust, moisture wicking
- Unscented
- Made in the USA
Who it's for
Owners of guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets and similar small animals who want low-dust, moisture-wicking bedding, and cat owners willing to try a wheat straw pellet litter instead of clay. Not for owners specifically wanting a clumping clay litter.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Low dust pellet form
- Moisture wicking wheat straw material
- Made in the USA
- Not a clumping litter for cat box scooping
- Pellet texture differs from finer clay litters
Performance notes
The pellets are formed from wheat straw and designed to wick moisture away while producing less airborne dust than clay-based litters, the main advantage claimed for enclosed small animal cages. It ships unscented, so odor control relies on moisture-wicking action and regular cage cleaning rather than added fragrance.
Specifications
| Brand | Oxbow |
|---|---|
| Model | 744845103020 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 20 pounds |
| Item Display Weight | 20 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 20 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Wheat Straw |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 20 pounds |
| Included Components | 1 bag |
| Other details | |
| Pet Type | Small Animal |
| Asin | B0017JGBAQ |
| Upc | 744845103020 |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,058 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #103 in Cat Litter |
| Scent Name | Unscented |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Model Number | 744845103020 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 103-301-2000 |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '2,428', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Target Species | Guinea Pig, Rabbit, Hamster, Gerbil, Chinchilla, Rat, Mouse, Ferret |
| Item Type Name | Oxbow Eco-Straw Litter |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat litter.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxbow Eco Straw Wheat Straw Litter for Small AnimalsThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Fresh Step Advanced Extreme Clump Multi Cat Clumping Litter with Febreze FreshnessFresh | 4.7 / 5 | 20,600 | 4.6 / 5 |
| ARM & HAMMER Clump & Seal SLIDE Platinum Multi-Cat Clumping Cat LitterARM | 4.6 / 5 | 19,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| PetSafe ScoopFree 4.3 lb BagsPetSafe | 4.5 / 5 | 45,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Cat's Pride Premium Lightweight Clumping Litter: Pure & FreshCat's | 4.5 / 5 | 18,600 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Oxbow 744845103020
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is Oxbow Eco Straw litter made from?
Wheat straw, formed into pellets.
Is it scented?
No, it is unscented.
What animals is it suited for?
The listing targets guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, rats, mice and ferrets, and also lists cat litter use.