{"product_id":"oxbow-essentials-chinchilla-food-pellets","title":"Oxbow Animal Health Essentials Chinchilla Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Nutrition for Chinchillas of All Ages\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);\"\u003eEssentials Chinchilla Food combines high-fiber alfalfa meal, soybean hulls, and wheat middlings with vital nutrients – vitamin C, vitamin E, and prebiotics – to meet the unique dietary needs of chinchillas. Uniform pellets prevent selective feeding, ensuring every bite delivers balanced protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals without artificial additives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\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=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Fiber Alfalfa Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e First ingredient alfalfa meal provides optimal fiber (18-23%) and energy for active digestion and gut 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\u003eBalanced Protein \u0026amp; Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Contains 18% protein and 2.5% fat to support lean muscle maintenance and sustained energy levels. \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; Prebiotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Fortified with vitamin C (min 250 mg\/kg), vitamin E (min 190 IU\/kg), and inulin to promote immune health and beneficial gut flora. \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\u003eUniform Pellet Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Prevents selective feeding, ensuring complete daily nutrition in every serving. \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 Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives – every pellet is crafted with purposeful components.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Salt, Lignin Sulfonate, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Bentonite, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Yeast Culture, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper 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rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMax\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);\"\u003e23.00%\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);\"\u003eMoisture\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);\"\u003eMax\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);\"\u003e10.00%\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 C\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);\"\u003e250 mg\/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);\"\u003e190 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 fresh pellets 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);\"\u003eSupplement with 70% of the diet as high-fiber grass hay.\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 supply 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);\"\u003eSuitable for chinchillas of all ages; not for other species.\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);\"\u003eAdjust intake based on body condition to maintain ideal weight.\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);\"\u003eDiscard moldy or soiled pellets immediately.\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=\"https:\/\/www.perplexity.ai\/pages\/shipping-policies\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about 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.\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\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.perplexity.ai\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Visit a webpage about 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 this food be fed to baby chinchillas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Yes. Essentials Chinchilla Food is formulated for all life stages. Young chinchillas benefit from their high-fiber alfalfa base and essential nutrients when offered free-choice with hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Why is vitamin C included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Chinchillas cannot synthesize vitamin C. Fortification at 250 mg\/kg supports immune function and overall health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How does a uniform pellet format benefit feeding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Uniform pellets eliminate selective feeding habits seen in muesli diets, ensuring each bite delivers complete, balanced nutrition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: How often should pellets be replaced?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Replace pellets daily to maintain freshness and prevent bacterial growth. Always provide fresh, clean water alongside pellets and hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Is this food suitable alongside other hay types?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Yes. 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