{"product_id":"oxbow-essentials-chinchilla-food","title":"Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxbow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#1 Ingredient: Alfalfa Hay\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-fiber, protein-rich legume hay supports healthy digestion and sustained energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete \u0026amp; Uniform Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100% consistent pellets eliminate selective eating for guaranteed nutrition in every bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidants \u0026amp; Prebiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Help support whole-body health and a healthy digestive microbiome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports immune function and overall health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Daily Vitamins \u0026amp; Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — Everything chinchillas need with no supplementation required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Artificial Additives\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVet \u0026amp; Nutritionist Formulated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Developed with guidance from top small animal health experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlfalfa 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:480px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#4a7c59;color:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrude Protein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrude Fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrude Fiber (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e23.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10.00%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCalcium (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.60%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCalcium (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePhosphorus (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVitamin A (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e10,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVitamin D (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e900 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVitamin E (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e190 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung Chinchillas (under 1 year):\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed Essentials Chinchilla free-choice. Supplement daily with free-choice grass hay and alfalfa hay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Chinchillas (over 1 year):\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed 1\/8–1\/4 cup daily, plus free-choice grass hay. Offer alfalfa hay only as an occasional treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*These are guidelines. If your chinchilla is overweight or underweight, consult your veterinarian for more specific feeding information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransitioning to Essentials Chinchilla:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Oxbow Difference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxbow Animal Health","offers":[{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":43591621902401,"sku":"744845302102","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lb","offer_id":43591621935169,"sku":"744845402727","price":18.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":43591621967937,"sku":"744845402734","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/8383\/3155\/files\/IMG_0441.jpg?v=1771863698","url":"https:\/\/nurturepet.com\/products\/oxbow-essentials-chinchilla-food","provider":"NurturePet Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}