{"product_id":"oxbow-essentials-mouse-young-rat-food-pellets","title":"Oxbow Animal Health Essentials Mouse \u0026 Young Rat Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Nutrition for Young Mice \u0026amp; Rats\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOxbow Essentials Mouse \u0026amp; Young Rat Food provides a uniform pellet diet formulated to meet the elevated protein, fat, and energy requirements of young, pregnant, or nursing rats, as well as mice of all ages. 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bite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Vitamins \u0026amp; Minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Fortified with stabilized vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and calcium for whole-body health\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Preservatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract preserve freshness without artificial chemicals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy \u0026amp; Bone Health:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Whole grains, fish meal, and calcium sources support sustained energy and strong bone development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eGround Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Dried Whey, Cane Molasses, Soybean Oil, Soybean Hulls, Sunflower Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Sodium Bentonite, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Lignin Sulfonate, Menhaden Fish Meal, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, DL-Methionine, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Choline Chloride, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Yeast Culture, Mineral Oil, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, 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IU\/kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e125 IU\/kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProvide pellets ad libitum in a sturdy dish for free-choice feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEnsure unlimited fresh timothy hay is available alongside pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTransition gradually over 4 weeks: Week 1 (25% new : 75% old), Week 2 (50:50), Week 3 (75:25), Week 4 (100% new).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlways provide fresh, clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNot intended for mature rats over 6 months; transition to adult rat food thereafter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMonitor for allergies to corn, soy, or wheat; consult your veterinarian if digestive upset occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/pages\/shipping-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-gb\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Can adult rats eat this food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: No. This formula is specifically for young rats under 6 months and mice of all ages. Adult rats should be fed Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: How do I transition my pet to this food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Mix increasing amounts of the new food with the current diet over 4 weeks: start at 25% new in Week 1 and reach 100% new by Week 4.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: Is this food suitable for mice only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Yes. It meets the nutritional needs of mice at all life stages and young, pregnant, or nursing rats, but not adult rats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Why are stable vitamins important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Stabilized vitamin C and D3 ensure essential nutrients remain bioavailable during storage and digestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: How should I store this food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight; reseal the bag or transfer pellets to an airtight container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxbow Animal Health","offers":[{"title":"2.5 -lb","offer_id":44700734161057,"sku":"102-210-0250","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 -lb","offer_id":44700734193825,"sku":"102-210-2500","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/oxbow-animal-health-essentials-mouse-young-rat-food-2-5-lb-small-688.jpg?v=1778170366","url":"https:\/\/hardypaw.com\/en-gb\/products\/oxbow-essentials-mouse-young-rat-food-pellets","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}