Oxbow Animal Health Critical Care Herbivore Apple/Banana Flavor

High-Fiber Emergency Nutrition for Herbivores

Product Description

Critical Care Herbivore Apple-Banana is an assist-feeding formula designed by exotic animal nutritionists for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, squirrels, small rodents, and herbivorous reptiles. It combines high-fiber timothy hay with essential nutrients, prebiotics, and chelated minerals to support gastrointestinal function and rapid recovery.

Benefits

• Complete Emergency Nutrition: Delivers all essential nutrients of a balanced diet, including 17% protein and 21-26% fiber, to stabilize debilitated herbivores.
• Timothy Hay Fiber Base: High-fiber western timothy grass meal maintains gut motility and supports healthy digestion.
• Gut-Friendly Prebiotics: Inulin and yeast culture nourish beneficial gut flora, reducing the risk of stasis and promoting nutrient absorption.
• Palatable Flavor: Natural apple and banana flavors entice even anorexic pets to accept critical feedings.
• Versatile Feeding Methods: Powder mixes to desired consistency for syringe, feeding-tube, spoon, or self-feeding applications.

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, Papaya, Pineapple, Cane Molasses, Natural Apple Flavor, Natural Banana Flavor, DL-Methionine, L-Glutamine, Oat Groats, Wheat Middlings, Sodium Bentonite, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Trace Mineral Mix.

How to Use

• Shake the jar well before use.
• Mix one part powder with two parts warm water.
• Adjust water for the syringe (thin slurry) or spoon/bowl feeding (thicker paste).
• Divide daily volume into 4-6 feedings or per veterinarian instructions.
• Provide fresh water at all times.

Recommended Feeding 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

• For use in small herbivores only; not formulated for omnivores or carnivores.
• Use under veterinary supervision in cases of gastrointestinal blockage risk.
• Monitor for persistent diarrhea or vomiting; discontinue and consult a veterinarian if observed.
• Store unopened product in a cool, dry place; mixed product 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: How is Critical Care different from standard herbivore diets?

Ans: Critical Care Herbivore Apple-Banana delivers complete emergency nutrition with high-fiber timothy hay, prebiotics, and chelated minerals in a palatable apple-banana formula, specifically formulated for assist-feeding debilitated herbivores.

Q2: Can I tube-feed Critical Care to my rabbit or reptile?

Ans: Yes. The fine powder mixes easily into a thin slurry for syringe or feeding-tube administration. Adjust water volume for smooth flow through feeding tubes as small as 5 Fr.

Q3: How often should I feed Critical Care to a sick herbivore?

Ans: Offer divided feedings 4-6 times per day, using the recommended daily dosage based on body weight. Follow your veterinarian’s guidance for frequency adjustments during recovery.

Q4: Is Critical Care safe for long-term use in geriatric small mammals?

Ans: Critical Care is intended for short-term recovery support. For long-term or maintenance feeding, transition to a balanced forage-based diet under veterinary supervision to meet ongoing nutritional needs.

Q5: What consistency should I use for self-feeding versus syringe feeding?

Ans: Mix one part powder with two parts water for a smooth slurry ideal for syringe or tube feeding. For self-feeding, reduce water for a thicker paste that can be offered in a bowl or on a spoon.