Oxbows Essentials - Hamster & Gerbil Food is formulated with the guidance of top exotics veterinarians to meet your pet hamster or gerbils unique nutritional needs. We combine hand-selected Timothy Hay with wholesome barley and oats to provide vital nutrients that support daily function and performance in hamsters and gerbils. FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS: Young (under six months) or Pregnant / Nursing Small Hamster or Gerbil/Large Hamster: Unlimited Adult (over six months) Small Hamster: 1/8 cup Adult (over six months) Gerbil/Large Hamster: 1/3 cup. While hamsters and gerbils dont require hay as a staple in their diet, be sure to offer them free-choice hay to burrow and hide in. Please note that these are guidelines. At Oxbow Animal Health, our purpose is to help people and pets live happy, healthy lives. For more than 30 years, weve partnered with leading veterinarians and nutritionists to develop nutrition and care products that meet the specific species and life stage needs of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. From farm-fresh hays and nourishing fortified foods to wholesome treats, beneficial supplements, enrichment and care, Oxbow products are used and recommended by leading veterinary professionals and passionate pet parents worldwide.
Why We Love It:
- UNIFORM PELLETS = COMPLETE NUTRITION IN EVERY BITE. Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food is 100% uniform to prevent instinctual selective feeding and picky eating tendencies of small pets. Unlike muesli mixes which commonly contain ingredients with high amounts of sugar, fat, and simple carbohydrates, Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food is made with nourishing ingredients which are appropriate and beneficial for hamsters and gerbils of all ages.
- SPECIES SPECIFIC. Hamsters and gerbils have specific nutrtitional needs. Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food is formulated to meet the specific nutritional needs of hamster and gerbils of all ages.
- MADE WITH PREBIOTICS & CHELATED MINERALS. Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food is made with prebiotics to feed the good bacteria in your hamster or gerbil's GI tract. Chelated minerals are a premium form of minerals which are more efficiently absorbed to support your hamster or gerbil's daily health.
About Oxbow Animal Health
At Oxbow Animal Health, our purpose is to help people and pets live happy, healthy lives. For more than 30 years, weve partnered with leading veterinarians and nutritionists to develop nutrition and care products that meet the specific species and life stage needs of rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, rats, and mice. From farm-fresh hays and nourishing fortified foods to wholesome treats, beneficial supplements, enrichment and care, Oxbow products are used and recommended by leading veterinary professionals and passionate pet parents worldwide.
