Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food with Vitamin C - High Fiber for Digestive Health - 5 Lbs

Description and Overview: Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food is specially formulated to meet the nutritional needs of young, pregnant, and nursing guinea pigs. This complete and balanced guinea pig food features alfalfa hay to provide the energy growing guinea pigs need along with fiber to support healthy digestion. Each serving contains wholesome ingredients and essential vitamins and minerals to support healthy growth, development, and everyday nutrition during important life stages. Because guinea pigs require vitamin C in their daily diet, Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food provides a stabilized source of vitamin C to help meet their nutritional needs. This alfalfa-based guinea pig pellet is ideal for young guinea pigs under one year of age, as well as pregnant or nursing guinea pigs with increased energy and nutrient requirements. Feed Oxbow Essentials alongside unlimited grass hay and fresh water as part of a complete daily diet. When your young guinea pig reaches approximately one year of age, transition to an adult guinea pig food formulated for their changing nutritional needs. Made specifically for guinea pigs, Oxbow Essentials helps provide the fiber, energy, and essential nutrients they need to thrive during growth, pregnancy, and nursing.Features & Benefits: YOUNG GUINEA PIG FOOD: A pelleted diet made with alfalfa hay to provide high fiber, protein, calcium, and vitamin C; Formulated with key nutrients for balanced growth, healthy digestion, and complete nutrition for young, pregnant, and nursing guinea pigs. SUPPORTS MUSCLE & BONE DEVELOPMENT: Protein-rich alfalfa hay pellets deliver high fiber, protein, and calcium to young guinea pigs; This fortified small animal feed supports balanced growth, strong muscles, & bone development during nursing and pregnancy. PICKY EATER'S DELIGHT: Made with fresh alfalfa hay, these tasty uniform pellets appeal to even the pickiest young guinea pigs; The flavorful formula encourages eager eating while ensuring complete nutrition with high fiber, protein, calcium, and vitaminC.VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Trusted by animal health experts, these alfalfa hay pellets provide complete nutrition for young guinea pigs; With high fiber, protein, calcium, & vitamin C, this pelleted diet supports healthy growth, digestion, and development. MADE IN THE USA: Proudly produced with quality, domestically sourced ingredients, these alfalfa hay pellets are fortified with essential nutrients; This trusted pelleted diet provides safe, complete nutrition for young guinea pigs during early stages.Product Brand & Name: Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food 5 lbsIncludes: 1 bag of Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food (5 lbs)Food Type: Dry FoodIntended Pet(s): Young Guinea Pigs (Under 6 Months)Nutritional Benefits: NaturalFlavor: Natural FlavorProduct Weight: 5 lbsIngredients: 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 IodateGuaranteed Analysis: 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⁄kgVitamin D (min) 900 IU⁄kgVitamin E (min) 190 IU⁄kgAscorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min) 400 mg⁄kgFeeding Instructions: Young (under six months), Pregnant⁄Nursing Guinea Pigs: Unlimited*Feed in addition to unlimited grass hay.**Alfalfa hay may be given in small quantities.***Please note that these are guidelines. If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, please contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.Transition Instructions: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 four, feed Essentials - Young Guinea Pig exclusively.