PureMade Natural I-Chew™
Natural chew enrichment for small animal species
1" x 1.3" x 0.375"
Small animals have a strong biological need to gnaw, making safe, appropriate small animal enrichment essential to their overall well-being. The PureMade Natural I-Chew™ is a natural chew enrichment device perfectly sized to satisfy the chewing instincts of smaller species in both zoological and research environments.
For facilities concerned about losing small enrichment items in enclosures, the Natural I-Chew is available in blue for easy visibility and quick retrieval from bedding during cage changes.
The PureMade Natural I-Chew is fully autoclavable and cagewasher safe. Like all PureMade enrichment products, it is made from 100% natural, nontoxic materials—supporting animal welfare, research integrity, and environmental sustainability.
Appropriate for: Rats, Mice, Gerbils, Hamsters, Shrews, Voles, Marmosets
FEATURES
Hypoallergenic
100% natural, food-grade, GMO-free, and nontoxic materials
All ingredients sourced from the human food industry
Natural brown color blends in with zoo exhibits
Certified to strict European child-toy safety standards
Safer than traditional toys if the material is ingested
Ideal for indoor and outdoor use
Ethically sourced and fully traceable
Sustainable, CO₂-neutral, biodegradable and compostable
Made from renewable content
MATERIALS
The material is made of natural food-grade cellulose and vegetable oil and complies with stringent EU REACH requirements. PureMade is manufactured without the processing aids, stabilizers and additives conventional plastics often depend on.
It’s what’s NOT in PureMade that matters most:
No rubber
No nylon
No synthetic plastic
No microplastics
No polyurethane foam
No PVC
No PFAS (forever chemicals)
No BPA or BPF
No phthalates
No parabens
No pesticides
No carcinogens
No mutagens
FAQs
What is PureMade Natural I-Chew made of?
The PureMade Natural I-Chew is engineered from two simple base components: sustainable cellulose and renewable vegetable oil. These materials are 100% natural, food-grade, GMO-free, and completely nontoxic.
Where is it made?
It is proudly manufactured in Europe. The production uses a patented manufacturing process focused on animal safety and environmental sustainability.
How is it different from other enrichment?
Unlike traditional synthetic plastic or petroleum-based toys, the PureMade Natural I-Chew is free from harmful additives like BPA, phthalates, pesticides, and carcinogens. It is biodegradable, compostable, and CO₂-neutral, leaving behind zero microplastics. For added safety, it is splinter-resistant and designed to gently flake into small pieces rather than breaking into sharp, dangerous fragments. Additionally, it is available in blue to ensure much easier visibility and retrieval from bedding.
What species is it suitable for?
The Natural I-Chew is incredibly versatile for smaller animals and provides engaging enrichment for rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, shrews, voles, and marmosets.
When should I replace it?
We recommend inspecting the Natural I-Chew regularly and replacing it whenever it begins showing moderate signs of wear. If you ever notice an animal is successfully breaking off larger chunks instead of the typical small flakes, please discontinue use and contact us for an alternative recommendation.
Looking for something else? We have options!
PureMade Dumbbell™
PureMade Wishbone™
PureMade Ball™
PureMade Bar Roll™
If you’re ready to say NO to synthetic materials and YES to all-natural PureMade enrichment, let’s chat.
