Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig 2.25kg
Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig 2.25kg is a complete, high-fiber diet designed to meet the unique nutritional needs of adult guinea pigs. Made with premium timothy hay, this formula supports healthy digestion and helps maintain an ideal weight, preventing issues such as obesity and digestive problems. The high fiber content promotes proper gut function, which is crucial for guinea pigs, as their digestive systems rely heavily on a fiber-rich diet. Additionally, the pellets are fortified with essential vitamins, including stabilized Vitamin C, which is vital for guinea pigs as they cannot synthesize it on their own.
In addition to digestive health, this formula promotes dental care by encouraging natural chewing behaviors that help wear down continuously growing teeth. Recommended by veterinarians, Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig provides a balanced, nutrient-rich diet that supports long-term health and well-being, making it the perfect choice for maintaining your guinea pig's vitality.
Key Benefits:
- High-fiber formula promotes optimal digestive health.
- Made with premium timothy hay for balanced nutrition.
- Contains stabilized Vitamin C, essential for guinea pig health.
- Encourages natural chewing to support dental health.
- Recommended by veterinarians for adult guinea pigs.
How to Use:
Mature Guinea Pigs (over 6 months)
Feed 1/8 cup pellets daily in addition to unlimited grass hay. Although Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food is an excellent complete feed for guinea pigs, unlimited access to fresh grass hay should also be provided. Choose from Oxbow's Western Timothy, Orchard, Oat or Botanical grass hays to provide additional natural fiber. Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food is not intended for growing, gestating or lactating animals. Feed Essentials Young Guinea Pig to guinea pigs requiring a higher level of nutrition.
Feed in addition to unlimited grass hay.
*This product is not intended for growing, active, pregnant or nursing guinea pigs. We encourage pet owners to feed Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food during these stages of life.
Please note that these are guidelines. If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, please contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.
Transitioning to a New Food: Week 1, mix 3 parts current food with 1 part new food. Week 2, mix 2 parts current food with 2 parts new food. Week 3, mix 1 part current food with 3 parts new food. Week four, feed Essentials Adult Guinea Pig exclusively.
Ingredients:
Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Cane Molasses, Wheat Middlings, Sodium Bentonite, Soybean Oil, Salt, Lignin Sulfonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Monocalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Vitamin A Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate
Crude Protein (min) 14.00% Crude Fat (min) 2.00% Crude Fiber (min) 25.00% Crude Fiber (max) 28.00% Moisture (max) 10.00% Calcium (min) 0.35% Calcium (max) 0.75% Phosphorus (min) 0.25% Vitamin A (min) 10,000 IU/kg Ascorbic Acid (Vit C.) (min) 250 mg/kg Vitamin D3 (min) 900 IU/kg Vitamin E (min) 190 IU/kg