Oxbow Animal Health Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food

Garden Fresh Nutrition for Hamsters and Gerbils

Product Description

Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food combines high-energy whole grains with garden ingredients such as banana, tomato, carrot, and spinach to offer a naturally appealing flavor. This formula, verified by the Non-GMO Project, provides a balanced mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, along with antioxidants and prebiotics. It ensures your pet gets 100% of their daily vitamins and minerals without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.

Benefits

• High Energy Grains: The first two ingredients are whole grains that fuel your pet's active lifestyle.
• Balanced Energy Sources: Protein, fat, and carbohydrates work together with prebiotics for whole body health.
• Complete Daily Nutrition: Every bite delivers 100% of your pet's daily vitamins and minerals.
• No Artificial Additives: This formula contains no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors whatsoever.
• Vet Formulated Recipe: Developed with guidance from veterinarians and nutritionists for trusted, balanced nutrition.

Ingredients

Oat Groats, Whole Barley, Sunflower Meal, Linseed Meal, Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Cane Molasses, Canola Oil, Whole Yellow Pea, Sodium Bentonite, Calcium Carbonate, Flaxseed, Lignin Sulfonate, Salt, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Banana Powder, Carrot Powder, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Spinach Powder, Tomato Powder, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Small Hamster Adults: Give 1/8 cup daily for adult small hamsters over six months old.
• Gerbil/Large Hamster Adults: Give 1/3 cup daily for adult gerbils or large hamsters.
• Young & Nursing Pets: Offer unlimited pellets for young, pregnant, or nursing hamsters and gerbils.
• Add Fresh Produce: Include a limited amount of appropriate vegetables and fresh fruit as extras.
• Transition Gradually: Introduce new pellets over four weeks, increasing the ratio each week.

Recommended Feeding Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label and consult your veterinarian before use if you have any concerns regarding your pet's health.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Feed By Life Stage: Adult hamsters and gerbils need portion control, while young ones may free-feed.
• Match Amount To Pet: Small hamsters need less food daily than gerbils or larger hamster breeds.
• Limit Fresh Extras: Offer vegetables and fruit only in limited amounts alongside the daily pellets.
• Seek Professional Guidance: Consult your veterinarian or Oxbow for specific feeding advice for your pet.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What gives Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food its garden-fresh flavor?

Ans: Garden Select gets its flavor from real banana, carrot, spinach, and tomato powders blended with whole yellow peas. These garden-inspired ingredients create a naturally appealing taste that encourages consistent eating among hamsters and gerbils of all ages.

Q2: Is Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food Non-GMO Project Verified?

Ans: Yes, Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food is Non-GMO Project Verified. Every ingredient is sourced from non-genetically engineered crops, giving pet owners confidence in natural, carefully vetted nutrition for their pet, day after day at every meal.

Q3: How much should I feed an adult small hamster daily?

Ans: Oxbow recommends 1/8 cup of pellets daily for adult small hamsters over six months old. Young, pregnant, or nursing hamsters may be fed unlimited pellets to support their higher energy and growth needs during these stages.

Q4: How much should I feed an adult gerbil or large hamster daily?

Ans: Oxbow recommends 1/3 cup of pellets daily for adult gerbils or large hamsters over six months old, since they need more food than smaller hamster breeds to meet their daily energy requirements and stay healthy.

Q5: How do I switch my hamster or gerbil to Garden Select?

Ans: Transition gradually over four weeks. Mix one quarter new food with three quarters old food in week one, then increase the new food ratio weekly until your pet eats Garden Select exclusively by week four.

Q6: Can I offer fresh fruits and vegetables alongside these pellets?

Ans: Yes, Oxbow recommends offering a limited amount of appropriate vegetables and fresh fruit alongside Garden Select pellets. Keep portions small, since the pellets already provide complete daily nutrition for hamsters and gerbils of every age.

Q7: Why do the first ingredients in this formula matter?

Ans: The first two ingredients in Garden Select are high-energy whole grains, which help provide the fuel hamsters and gerbils need for their naturally active lifestyle, supporting stamina and energy throughout their busy daily routines.

Q8: What role do prebiotics play in Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food?

Ans: Prebiotics work alongside balanced protein, fat, and carbohydrate sources to support your pet's whole body health. They help maintain a healthy population of beneficial gut bacteria, supporting steady digestion alongside the food's energy-rich grain base.

Q9: Do young or nursing hamsters and gerbils need a different feeding amount?

Ans: Yes, young hamsters and gerbils under six months, along with pregnant or nursing pets, may be fed unlimited pellets. Adults over six months old should have portion sizes based on whether they are a small hamster or a gerbil.