Product Overview
Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food is made with premium, purposeful ingredients to support your pet's healthy, active lifestyle. Built on a foundation of three high-energy grain sources - Timothy meal, pearled barley, and oat groats - this formula delivers balanced protein, fat, and carbohydrates for sustained energy. Antioxidants and prebiotics are added to help support whole-body health and digestive function, and 100% of daily recommended vitamins and minerals are packed into every uniform pellet with no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
All Oxbow Essentials foods use the EVERYBite philosophy: 100% uniform pellets that eliminate selective eating and guarantee complete nutrition in every single bite. Formulated with the guidance of top small animal veterinarians and nutritionists.
Key Features
- EVERYBite Nutrition: 100% uniform pellets deliver complete, balanced nutrition in every serving with no selective eating and no nutritional gaps
- 3 High-Energy Grain Sources: Timothy meal, pearled barley, and oat groats provide sustained energy to fuel an active daily lifestyle
- Antioxidants & Prebiotics: Support whole-body health and healthy digestive function
- Balanced Macronutrients: Carefully calibrated protein (15%), fat (4.50%), and fiber (10-15%) for healthy body condition
- Complete Vitamin & Mineral Profile: 100% of daily recommended vitamins and minerals including Vitamins A, D3, and E
- No Artificial Additives: Free from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors
- Vet & Nutritionist Formulated: Developed with the guidance of top small animal veterinary professionals
Feeding Directions
| Pet Type / Life Stage | Daily Amount |
|---|---|
| Young (under 6 months) or Pregnant / Nursing - Small Hamster or Gerbil / Large Hamster | Unlimited |
| Adult (over 6 months) - Small Hamster | 1/8 cup |
| Adult (over 6 months) - Gerbil or Large Hamster | 1/3 cup |
Supplement with a limited amount of appropriate vegetables and fresh fruits. While hamsters and gerbils do not require hay as a staple in their diet, offer free-choice hay to encourage natural burrowing and hiding behaviors. Note: Hamsters are known to hoard food - check regularly for stockpiles and adjust daily rations accordingly.
Transitioning to This Food
To avoid digestive upset, transition your pet gradually over 4 weeks: Week 1, mix 1/4 new food with 3/4 current food. Week 2, mix 1/2 new food with 1/2 current food. Week 3, mix 3/4 new food with 1/4 current food. By Week 4, feed Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food exclusively.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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/kg |
| Vitamin D3 (min) | 900 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min) | 190 IU/kg |
Ingredients
Timothy Meal, Pearled Barley (Rolled), Oat Groats, Canola Meal, Millet, Canola Oil, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Brewers 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 Extract
The Oxbow Difference
For over 30 years, Oxbow Animal Health has been the trusted name in small animal nutrition, working alongside veterinarians and nutritionists to create foods that truly support the unique needs of small pets. Every Oxbow formula is built on the principle that pets deserve the same level of nutritional science and care as dogs and cats. From ingredient sourcing to the final pellet, quality is never compromised.