Oxbow Garden Select Hamster and Gerbil Food 680g

Oxbow Garden Select Hamster and Gerbil Food 680g

Oxbow Garden Select Hamster and Gerbil Food 680g is a complete daily hamster and gerbil food. It pairs balanced protein, fat and carbohydrate with essential vitamins and minerals to support an active lifestyle. It is made for owners who want a non-GMO, garden-inspired blend with no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours.

The recipe blends enticing garden favourites with non-GMO (non-genetically engineered) ingredients. Balanced sources of protein, fat and carbohydrate provide energy, while added antioxidants and prebiotics help support whole-body health. It provides 100% of your pet's daily recommended vitamins and minerals.

Key Benefits

• EVERYBite formulation delivers complete nutrition in every serving.
• The first 2 ingredients are high-energy whole grains, to help provide energy for an active life.
• Balanced sources of protein, fat and carbohydrate for energy, plus prebiotics to help support whole-body health.
• Contains 100% of your pet's daily recommended vitamins and minerals.
• No artificial preservatives, colours or flavours, just genuine, purposeful ingredients.
• Made with non-GMO (non-genetically engineered) ingredients.
• Includes antioxidants and prebiotics to help support whole-body health.
• Formulated with the guidance of top veterinarians and nutritionists.

How to Use

Feed the amount shown under Dosage, according to your pet's size and life stage. It is also recommended to offer a limited amount of appropriate vegetables and fresh fruits alongside the food.

To switch from another food, transition gradually over four weeks:

• Week One: mix ¼ new food with ¾ current food.
• Week Two: mix ½ new food with ½ current food.
• Week Three: mix ¾ new food with ¼ current food.
• Week Four: feed Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food exclusively.

Dosage

Small hamster:

• Young (under 6 months) and pregnant or nursing: unlimited.
• Adult (over 6 months): 1/8 cup.

Gerbil or large hamster:

• Young (under 6 months) and pregnant or nursing: unlimited.
• Adult (over 6 months): 1/3 cup.

These amounts are guidelines only. If you have questions about your pet's daily feeding regimen, contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.

Suitable For

• Hamsters, including small hamsters and large hamsters.
• Gerbils.
• Young animals under 6 months, adults over 6 months, and pregnant or nursing animals.

Specifications

Ingredients: Oat Groats, Whole Barley, Sunflower Meal, Linseed Meal, Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Cane Molasses, Canola Oil, Whole Yellow Pea, Sodium Bentonite, Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed, Lignin Sulfonate, Salt, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Banana Powder, Carrot Powder, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Spinach Powder, Tomato Powder, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed analysis:

• Crude Protein (min): 16.00%
• Crude Fat (min): 6.00%
• Crude Fibre (min): 10.00%
• Crude Fibre (max): 15.00%
• Moisture (max): 10.00%
• Calcium (min): 0.60%
• Calcium (max): 1.00%
• Phosphorus (min): 0.40%
• Vitamin A (min): 10,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3 (min): 900 IU/kg
• Vitamin E (min): 190 IU/kg

What's Included

• One 680 g (1.5 lb) pack of hamster and gerbil food.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I feed an adult gerbil or large hamster?
The guideline for an adult (over 6 months) gerbil or large hamster is 1/3 cup. For an adult small hamster it is 1/8 cup.

Can I feed this to young or pregnant hamsters and gerbils?
Yes. For young animals (under 6 months) and pregnant or nursing animals, the feeding guideline is unlimited, for both small hamsters and gerbils or large hamsters.

How do I switch my pet to this food?
Transition over four weeks. Mix ¼ new with ¾ current food in week one, ½ with ½ in week two, and ¾ new with ¼ current in week three. From week four you can feed it exclusively.

Does it contain artificial preservatives, colours or flavours?
No. It contains no artificial preservatives, colours or flavours. The preservative listed in the ingredients is mixed tocopherols.

Can I also give fresh fruit and vegetables?
Yes. It is recommended to feed a limited amount of appropriate vegetables and fresh fruits in addition to this food.

What are the first ingredients?
The first 2 ingredients are oat groats and whole barley, which are high-energy whole grains to help provide energy for an active life.

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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