{"product_id":"oxbow-essentials-chinchilla-food-1-36kg","title":"Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food 1.36kg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food 1.36kg\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food 1.36kg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete chinchilla food made to support the healthy, active lifestyle of your pet. It is built on high-fibre, protein-rich alfalfa and is suitable for young and adult chinchillas, with feeding guidelines for each life stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete nutrition in every serving, with essential vitamins and minerals, thanks to the EVERYBite approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe number one ingredient is high-fibre, protein-rich alfalfa, which provides energy and supports healthy digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidants and prebiotics help support whole-body health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides 100% of your chinchilla's daily recommended vitamins and minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial preservatives, colours or flavours, just genuine, purposeful ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated with the guidance of top veterinarians and nutritionists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed this food alongside grass hay, following the guidelines for your chinchilla's age. The amounts below are guidelines only. If your chinchilla is overweight or underweight, contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYoung animals (under one year):\u003c\/strong\u003e feed free-choice. Supplement daily with a combination of free-choice grass hay and alfalfa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult animals (over one year):\u003c\/strong\u003e feed with free-choice grass hay. 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These are guidelines, so speak to your veterinarian or Oxbow if your chinchilla is overweight or underweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan young chinchillas eat this food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Chinchillas younger than one year can be fed this food free-choice. Supplement daily with a combination of free-choice grass hay and alfalfa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I give my adult chinchilla alfalfa hay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlfalfa hay should only be an occasional treat for chinchillas older than one year. Their daily diet should be this food plus free-choice grass hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I switch my chinchilla to this food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChange over across four weeks. Mix 3 parts current food to 1 part new in week 1, 2 parts to 2 in week 2, and 1 part current to 3 parts new in week 3. 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