Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food - Vitamin & Mineral Rich Daily Diet - 1 Lb

Description and Overview: Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food is a nutritionally balanced daily diet designed specifically to meet the needs of hamsters and gerbils through all life stages. Made with hand-selected wholesome ingredients including oats barley and timothy hay this premium small animal food provides high-quality fiber for digestive health along with stabilized vitamins and chelated minerals to support overall wellness and immune function. The uniform pellet format helps prevent selective feeding and ensures consistent nutrition in every bite while avoiding added sugars artificial colors or preservatives commonly found in mix-based diets. Formulated under the guidance of veterinarians and nutritionists this fortified blend promotes natural chewing behavior and healthy weight management. Ideal for dwarf hamsters, Syrian hamsters and all gerbil species this complete daily feed delivers the essential nutrients for energy, coat condition, and long-term vitality. Whether feeding growing young hamsters or maintaining active adult gerbils Oxbow's Essentials formula supports optimal health with every serving and reflects a commitment to small pet care backed by science and compassion.Features & Benefits: HAMSTER & GERBIL FOOD: Dive into our delicious Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food; Packed with a balanced blend of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, as well as vitamins and minerals, ensuring your little friend gets the energy they need.IMMUNE HEALTH SUPPORT: Your pet's immunity will hit an all-time high with our gerbil and hamster food, packed with antioxidants and prebiotics; Fortify their immune system, boost their health and watch them thrive in their vivacious, explorative glory.PICKY EATER'S DELIGHT: Even the most finicky muncher can't resist our dwarf hamster food; With a uniform pellet size, it prevents selective feeding, ensuring a complete, balanced diet for your pet; no nutrient will be left uneaten.VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Our gerbil and hamster food is formulated with the expert guidance of veterinarians to provide the best possible diet for your beloved pets; using their expertise, we have created pellets that are nutritious and delicious.MADE IN THE USA: Oxbow hamster and gerbil food is proudly crafted in the USA using high-quality, domestically sourced ingredients; Made with strict standards for efficacy and safety, it ensures your beloved small pets receive the best nutrition every day.Product Brand & Name: Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food 1lbIncludes: 1 bag of Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food (1 lb)Food Type: Dry FoodIntended Pet(s): Hamsters, GerbilsNutritional Benefits: NaturalFlavor: NaturalProduct Weight: 1 lbIngredients: Timothy Meal, Pearled Barley (Rolled), Oat Groats, Canola Meal, Millet, Canola Oil, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Sodium Bentonite, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Citric Acid, Soy Oil, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, 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, Rosemary ExtractGuaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein (min) 15.00%Crude Fat (min) 4.50%Crude Fiber (min) 10.00%Crude Fiber (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⁄kgVitamin D3 (min) 900 IU⁄kgVitamin E (min) 190 IU⁄kgFeeding Instructions: Young (under six months) orPregnant ⁄ Nursing Small Hamster or Gerbil⁄Large Hamster: UnlimitedAdult (over six months) Small Hamster: 1⁄8 cupAdult (over six months) Gerbil⁄Large Hamster: 1⁄3 cup* Please note that these are guidelines. If your hamster or gerbil is overweight or underweight, please contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.Note:Hamsters are known to hoard and hide their food, particularly females or those housed with other hamsters. Be sure to check for stockpiles of food and adjust daily rations as required.While hamsters and gerbils don't require hay as a staple in their diet, be sure to offer them free choice hay to burrow and hide in.Transition instructions:Week One, mix 1⁄4 new food with 3⁄4 current food. Week Two, mix 1⁄2 new food with 1⁄2 current food. Week Three, mix 3⁄4 new food with 1⁄4 current food. By Week Four, you can feed Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food exclusively to your pet.