Oxbow Animal Health Critical Care Herbivore Anise Flavor

Palatable Emergency Nutrition for Small Herbivores

Product Description

Critical Care Herbivore Anise is a veterinarian-formulated assist-feeding powder for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and herbivorous reptiles. It combines timothy hay meal with essential nutrients, prebiotics, and chelated minerals in a natural anise flavor to support gastrointestinal function and rapid convalescence.

Benefits

• Enticing Anise Flavor: Natural anise oil enhances palatability, ensuring reluctant or anorexic pets accept critical feedings.
• High-Fiber Foundation: Timothy grass meal provides 21-26% fiber to maintain gut motility and healthy digestion.
• Microbiome Support: Inulin and yeast culture foster beneficial gut flora, reducing stasis risk and improving nutrient absorption.
• Complete Nutrient Profile: Delivers 17% protein, essential vitamins, and chelated minerals for balanced recovery nutrition.
• Flexible Administration: Easily mixed into thin slurries for syringe feeding or thicker pastes for spoon or self-feeding.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude Protein (min) ...................................... 17.00%
• Crude Fat (min) ............................................. 5.00%
• Crude Fiber (min/max) ............................... 21.00%/26.00%
• Moisture (max) ............................................ 10.00%
• Ash (max) ................................................... 10.00%
• Calcium (min/max) ............................... 0.60%/0.80%
• Phosphorus (min) ......................................... 0.40%
• Vitamin C (min) ...................................... 1,500 mg/kg
• Metabolizable Energy ............................... 2,660 kcal/kg (24 kcal/Tbsp)

Inactive Ingredients

Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Germ, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Natural Anise Flavor, Molasses, DL-Methionine, L-Glutamine, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Trace Minerals.

How to Use

• Shake the jar before opening.
• Mix one part powder with two parts warm water to the desired consistency.
• For syringe feeding, use a thin slurry; for spoon feeding, thicken as needed.
• Divide into 4-6 feedings per day or follow veterinary guidance.
• Ensure fresh water is always available.

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Intended for herbivorous species only; not suitable for omnivores or carnivores.
• Use under veterinary supervision for pets with digestive disorders.
• Monitor for diarrhea; discontinue and consult a veterinarian if persistent.
• Store unopened in a cool, dry place; mixed slurry refrigerated and used within 24 hours.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What makes the Anise formula different from other Critical Care variants?

Ans: The anise flavor, derived from natural anise oil, significantly improves palatability, encouraging anorexic herbivores to feed, while delivering the same balanced fiber, prebiotics, and nutrients as other Critical Care formulas.

Q2: Can I mix Critical Care Anise for tube feeding?

Ans: Yes. Combine one part powder with two parts water to create a thin slurry suitable for syringe or feeding-tube administration. Adjust the water ratio for smoother flow through small-bore tubes.

Q3: How often should Critical Care Anise be administered to a sick pet?

Ans: Divide the total daily dosage into 4–6 feedings over 24 hours to maintain steady nutrient intake. Follow your veterinarian’s recommendations for frequency and volume adjustments based on your pet’s condition.

Q4: Is Critical Care Anise safe for long-term nutritional support?

Ans: No. This formula is intended for short-term recovery. Transition pets to a species-appropriate maintenance forage-based diet once voluntary feeding resumes, under veterinary guidance.

Q5: What is the recommended consistency for spoon versus syringe feeding?

Ans: Mix powder with two parts water for a syringe-fed thin slurry. For spoon or bowl feeding, reduce water for a thicker paste that pets can lap or nibble directly.