Product Overview
Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food is made with premium, purposeful ingredients to support your chinchilla's healthy, active lifestyle at every life stage. Starting with high-fiber, protein-rich Oxbow Alfalfa as the #1 ingredient, this complete, uniform pellet food delivers the energy and digestive support chinchillas need daily. Antioxidants and prebiotics help support whole-body health, while a full vitamin and mineral profile — including added Vitamin C — ensures nothing is missing from your chinchilla's diet. No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors — just genuine ingredients your chinchilla will thrive on.
Made with 100% uniform pellets to prevent selective eating, Essentials Chinchilla guarantees complete nutrition in every single bite — every bowl, every day. Formulated with the guidance of top veterinarians and nutritionists who understand the unique needs of chinchillas.
Key Features
- #1 Ingredient: Alfalfa Hay — High-fiber, protein-rich legume hay supports healthy digestion and sustained energy
- Complete & Uniform Formula — 100% consistent pellets eliminate selective eating for guaranteed nutrition in every bite
- Antioxidants & Prebiotics — Help support whole-body health and a healthy digestive microbiome
- Added Vitamin C — Supports immune function and overall health
- 100% Daily Vitamins & Minerals — Everything chinchillas need with no supplementation required
- No Artificial Additives — Free from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors
- Vet & Nutritionist Formulated — Developed with guidance from top small animal health experts
Ingredients
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 Iodate
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | 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 D (min) | 900 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min) | 190 IU/kg |
Feeding Directions
Young Chinchillas (under 1 year): Feed Essentials Chinchilla free-choice. Supplement daily with free-choice grass hay and alfalfa hay.
Adult Chinchillas (over 1 year): Feed 1/8–1/4 cup daily, plus free-choice grass hay. Offer alfalfa hay only as an occasional treat.
*These are guidelines. If your chinchilla is overweight or underweight, consult your veterinarian for more specific feeding information.
Transitioning to Essentials Chinchilla: Week 1 — 3 parts current food, 1 part new. Week 2 — equal parts. Week 3 — 1 part current, 3 parts new. Week 4 — feed Essentials Chinchilla exclusively.
The Oxbow Difference
For over 30 years, Oxbow Animal Health has been the trusted name in small animal nutrition. Their team of veterinarians, nutritionists, and passionate pet experts works tirelessly to develop science-backed formulas that give small pets the foundation for long, healthy lives. Oxbow's commitment to purposeful ingredients, rigorous quality standards, and ongoing research means you can trust every bag to deliver exactly what it promises — complete, balanced nutrition your chinchilla will love.