Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food

Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food

Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food is a complete guinea pig food made to support healthy growth and development in young guinea pigs. It combines high fibre, protein and essential vitamins and minerals in one daily pellet, and the same formula suits pregnant and nursing sows.

Key Benefits

• Part of the Oxbow EVERYBite range, which delivers complete nutrition in every serving.
• The #1 ingredient is high-fibre, protein-rich alfalfa hay, which supports digestive health and muscle development.
• Balanced sources of protein and calcium help support muscle and bone development during the growing stage.
• Provides 100% of your pet's daily recommended vitamins and minerals to help support whole-body health.
• Contains no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours, only genuine, purposeful ingredients.
• Formulated with the guidance of top veterinarians and nutritionists.

How to Use

Feed this food alongside unlimited grass hay. Alfalfa hay may also be offered in small quantities. When switching from another food, change over gradually across four weeks:

• 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 4: feed Essentials Young Guinea Pig exclusively.

Dosage

• Young guinea pigs (under six months), and pregnant or nursing guinea pigs: unlimited feed, in addition to unlimited grass hay.
• These amounts are guidelines only. If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.

Suitable For

• Young guinea pigs under six months old.
• Pregnant and nursing guinea pigs.

Specifications

• Ingredients: Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Salt, Lignin Sulfonate, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Bentonite, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Yeast Culture, Zinc Sulfate, 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): 18.00%
• Crude Fat (min): 2.50%
• Crude Fibre (min): 18.00%
• Crude Fibre (max): 23.00%
• Moisture (max): 10.00%
• Calcium (min): 0.60%
• Calcium (max): 1.10%
• Phosphorus (min): 0.25%
• Vitamin A (min): 10,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin D (min): 900 IU/kg
• Vitamin E (min): 190 IU/kg
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min): 400 mg/kg

What's Included

• One 2.25 kg (5 lb) pack of Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which guinea pigs is this food meant for?
It is made for young guinea pigs under six months old, and it is also suitable for pregnant and nursing guinea pigs.

Does my guinea pig still need hay?
Yes. The feeding directions call for unlimited grass hay in addition to this food. Alfalfa hay may be given in small quantities.

How much should I feed each day?
For young, pregnant and nursing guinea pigs the guideline is unlimited feed alongside unlimited grass hay. If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, speak to your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific advice.

How do I switch from my guinea pig's current food?
Transition over four weeks. Mix 3 parts current food to 1 part new in week 1, 2 parts to 2 in week 2, and 1 part to 3 in week 3. In week 4, feed Essentials Young Guinea Pig exclusively.

Does it contain artificial colours, flavours or preservatives?
No. It contains no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours.

What is the main ingredient?
The #1 ingredient is high-fibre, protein-rich alfalfa hay. The analysis lists a minimum of 18.00% crude protein and a minimum of 18.00% crude fibre.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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