{"product_id":"oxbow-animal-health-alfalfa-hay-small-animal","title":"Oxbow Alfalfa Hay for Small Animals","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxbow Alfalfa Hay is a naturally sweet, soft legume hay that is high in fiber, protein, and digestible energy — making it the ideal hay for young, growing, pregnant, or nursing small pets. Unlike grass hays (Timothy, Orchard, Oat), alfalfa is a legume hay, which means it's denser in protein (16% minimum) and calcium, providing the additional nutritional support that developing animals and breeding females require during critical life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adult maintenance rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas, alfalfa is best offered as an occasional treat rather than a primary hay source, as its higher calcium content may contribute to urinary issues in adults when fed in excess. However, for juvenile pets (under 6 months for rabbits, under 1 year for guinea pigs), alfalfa is an excellent primary hay. The sweet taste and soft texture also make it a universally appealing treat option to encourage foraging and enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 15 oz, 40 oz, and 9 lb sizes to support growing households or breeding programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegume Hay — High in Protein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16% minimum crude protein, ideal for young, growing, pregnant, or nursing pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Taste \u0026amp; Soft Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly palatable; great as a treat for adult pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh in Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports digestive and dental health for small herbivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 oz, 40 oz, and 9 lb to fit households and breeding programs of all sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm-Fresh \u0026amp; Hand-Sorted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expert-grown on Oxbow's family of farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinarian Recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Artificial Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Protein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fiber (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa Hay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing, pregnant, or nursing pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place large handfuls of alfalfa hay in your pet's habitat daily as a primary hay source. \u003cstrong\u003eMature adult pets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer a small pinch of alfalfa as a treat alongside primary grass hay. Always provide fresh, clean water. Mix with other grass hays to enrich your pet's diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Oxbow Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, Oxbow has partnered with a family of farms to grow the freshest, softest, most fragrant hay specifically for small pets. Every bale goes through Oxbow's proprietary quality process: inspected, graded, nutritionally tested, hand-sorted, and hand-packed. Third-party nutritional and food safety testing, plus organoleptic analysis assessing odor, flavor, appearance, and texture, ensures every bag meets the highest standards before it reaches your pet. The result is hay that's consistently fresher, cleaner, and more palatable than standard options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeterinarian recommended worldwide. No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Expert-grown in the USA on Oxbow's family of farms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxbow Animal Health","offers":[{"title":"15 oz","offer_id":43591541588033,"sku":"744845402154","price":5.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 oz","offer_id":43591541620801,"sku":"744845967707","price":11.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 lb","offer_id":43591541653569,"sku":"744845402185","price":25.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/8383\/3155\/files\/IMG_0401.webp?v=1771854922","url":"https:\/\/nurturepet.com\/products\/oxbow-animal-health-alfalfa-hay-small-animal","provider":"NurturePet Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}