Oxbow Animal Health Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food

Purpose-Built Nutrition for Juvenile and Nursing Guinea Pigs

Product Description

Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food is an alfalfa-based pellet formula engineered to meet the elevated protein, calcium, and energy needs of guinea pigs under six months, as well as pregnant and nursing sows. Each uniform pellet prevents selective feeding, delivering balanced nutrition – fortified with stabilized vitamin C – for healthy growth, development, and reproductive wellness.

Benefits

Targeted Growth Support:18% protein and high-calcium alfalfa meet the demands of growing, pregnant, and nursing guinea pigs.

High-Fiber Foundation:18-23% crude fiber from alfalfa and beet pulp ensures optimal gut motility and digestive health.

Essential Vitamin C:400 mg/kg stabilized vitamin C supports immune function and prevents scurvy in species that cannot synthesize ascorbic acid.

Uniform Pellets:Prevents selective feeding habits, ensuring every bite contains complete vitamins and minerals.

Natural, Clean Ingredients:No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives – only purposeful, premium components.

Ingredients

Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Salt, Cane Molasses, Lignin Sulfonate, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vit. C), Sodium Bentonite, Dehydrated Beet Pulp, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Yeast Culture, Zinc Sulfate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, 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.

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient

Limit

Amount

Crude Protein

Min

18.00%

Crude Fat

Min

2.50%

Crude Fiber

Min

18.00%

Crude Fiber

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 D3

Min

900 IU/kg

Vitamin E

Min

190 IU/kg

Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C)

Min

400 mg/kg

How to Use

Provide free-choice pellets in a sturdy dish.

Offer unlimited access to high-fiber grass hay daily.

Transition gradually over 4 weeks: Week 1 (75% old : 25% new), Week 2 (50:50), Week 3 (25:75), Week 4 (100% new).

Store in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.

Ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times.

Additional Information

Precautions

Intended for juvenile, pregnant, or nursing guinea pigs only; adult guinea pigs require adult formula.

Monitor body condition; adjust additional treats and hay to maintain a healthy weight.

Discard moldy or soiled pellets immediately.