Oxbow Animal Health © Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Fortified Nutrition

Oxbow’s Essentials - Hamster & Gerbil Food is formulated with the guidance of top exotics veterinarians to meet your pet hamster or gerbil’s 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.

INGREDIENTS:

Timothy Meal, Pearled Barley (Rolled), Oat Groats, Canola Meal, Millet, Canola Oil, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Brewer's 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

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS:

Crude Protein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.0% MIN

Crude Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5% MIN

Crude Fiber .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0% MAX

Moisture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.0% MAX

Calcium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.60% MIN

Phosphorus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.40% MIN

Vitamin A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000 IU/kg MIN

Vitamin D3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900 IU/kg MIN

Vitamin E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 IU/kg MIN

FEEDING GUIDELINE:

• 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

* Please note that these are guidelines.  If your hamster or gerbil is overweight or underweight, please contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information.

Note: Hamsters are known to hoard and hide their food, particularly females or those housed with other hamsters.  Be sure to check for stockpiles of food and adjust daily rations as required.  While hamsters and gerbils don’t require hay as a staple in their diet, be sure to offer them free choice hay to burrow and hide in.

Transitioning Foods: Week One, mix ¼ new food with ¾ current food.  Week Two, mix ½ new food with ½ current food.  Week Three, mix ¾ new food with ¼ current food.  By Week Four, you can feed Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food exclusively to your pet.