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Herbal-Enriched Daily Pellet Food for Senior Rabbits
Product Description
As rabbits move into their senior years, their nutritional needs shift, and Oxbow Essentials Senior Rabbit Food is formulated to meet them. This blend combines three fiber sources with balanced protein and natural herbal ingredients like ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile, giving older rabbits support for digestion, muscle tone, and everyday alertness in one complete, uniform daily pellet designed just for them.
Benefits
- Triple Fiber Source: Combines timothy grass meal, oat hulls, and alfalfa meal to support an aging rabbit's digestive system.
- Muscle-Supporting Protein: Targeted protein levels help senior rabbits maintain muscle mass and stay active as they age.
- Natural Herbal Blend: Ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile are included to help support mental sharpness and daily activity.
- Complete Vitamin Coverage: Provides 100% of a rabbit's daily recommended vitamins and minerals in every pellet you serve.
- No Artificial Additives: Made without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors, relying only on purposeful, natural ingredients throughout the formula.
Variants
- 4 lb Bag
- 8 lb Bag
Ingredients
Timothy Grass Meal, Oat Hulls, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Meal, Oat Groats, Barley, Canola Oil, Salt, Flaxseed Meal, Sodium Bentonite, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, DL-Methionine, Ginger Root, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, Turmeric Powder, Chamomile, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfonate, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Yeast Culture, Yucca Schidigera Extract, 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
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 15.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 2.50% |
| Crude Fiber (min) | 23.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 28.00% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.00% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.35% |
| Calcium (max) | 0.75% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.25% |
| Vitamin A (min) | 10,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 (min) | 900 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min) | 190 IU/kg |
How to Use
Dosage Chart
| Rabbit Weight | Daily Amount |
|---|---|
| 1–4 lb | 1/4 cup |
| 4–8 lb | 1/3–1/2 cup |
| 8–10 lb | 1/2–3/4 cup |
| 10+ lb | 1 1/4 cups |
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Pair with Unlimited Hay: Feed the amount above alongside unlimited, free-choice grass hay rather than as a standalone diet.
- Age Applicability: This feeding chart applies specifically to senior rabbits older than five years of age, not younger ones.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Supplement to Hay, Not a Replacement: This pelleted food is meant to accompany unlimited grass hay, not serve as a rabbit's sole diet.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: At what age should a rabbit start eating this senior formula?
Ans: This senior formula is made for rabbits older than five years, once their nutritional needs start to shift with age. It's built with extra fiber, balanced protein, and herbal ingredients specifically to match what a rabbit's body needs when it moves into its senior years.
Q2: How much of the senior formula should I feed my rabbit each day?
Ans: The right amount depends on your rabbit's weight and body condition. Feed about 1/4 cup for rabbits between 1 and 4 pounds, up to 1 1/4 cups for rabbits over 10 pounds, always alongside unlimited grass hay rather than as a complete replacement for it.
Q3: What herbal ingredients are included in this senior rabbit pellet?
Ans: This formula includes ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile, three plant-based ingredients chosen for their support of mental sharpness and everyday activity in older rabbits. They're blended directly into the food's fiber and protein sources, rather than sold separately as an add-on your rabbit would take on its own.
Q4: Why does this senior formula have more fiber than a regular adult rabbit food?
Ans: Older rabbits often need extra support for a digestive system that naturally slows with age, so this formula raises fiber content using timothy grass meal, oat hulls, and alfalfa meal together. That combination is meant to keep digestion moving smoothly and support a healthy body condition through the senior years.
Q5: Does this senior rabbit food contain any artificial preservatives?
Ans: No, this formula skips artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors entirely, relying instead on natural preservation from mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract rather than synthetic chemical additives. These plant-based options help keep the pellets fresh while sticking to purposeful, natural ingredients throughout the recipe.
Q6: How much protein does this senior rabbit food provide?
Ans: This formula guarantees a minimum of 15% crude protein, a level targeted specifically to help senior rabbits maintain lean muscle mass as they age. That's paired with a higher fiber range than standard adult formulas, since older rabbits typically need more fiber support alongside steady, moderate protein.
Q7: Should senior rabbits still eat unlimited hay alongside this food?
Ans: Yes, the feeding guidance calls for pairing every portion of this pellet with unlimited, free-choice grass hay rather than feeding pellets alone. The pellet formula is designed to complement hay, not replace it, so hay should still make up the bulk of a senior rabbit's daily diet.