Oxbow Organic Bounty Adult Guinea Pig Food (3 lb)

Organic Nutrition for Adult Guinea Pigs

Product Description

Organic Bounty Adult Guinea Pig Food by Oxbow is a complete pellet diet built around organic grass hay, formulated to mirror what guinea pigs would naturally eat in the wild. Organic blueberries, cranberries, and herbs like dandelion leaf and chicory root add antioxidants and prebiotics, while stabilized vitamin C and Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids round out the nutrition. It's made without artificial preservatives or flavors.

Benefits

• Organic Ingredients: Made with organic ingredients, giving pet parents confidence in what they're feeding their guinea pig each day.
• Fortified Vitamin C: Delivers 250 mg/kg of stabilized vitamin C, the nutrient guinea pigs can't produce on their own each day.
• Antioxidant & Prebiotic Support: Organic blueberries, cranberries, and yeast culture support digestive health and overall immune function in guinea pigs.
• Uniform Pellet Format: Every pellet is identical, preventing selective eating so your guinea pig gets balanced nutrition every bite.
• Omega Fatty Acid Support: Organic flaxseed supplies Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for healthy coat, brain, and heart function in guinea pigs.

Ingredients

Organic Flaxseed, Organic Wheat Straw, Calcium Carbonate, Organic Dandelion Leaf, Organic Grass Hay, Zinc Sulfate, Organic Canola Meal, Choline Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Organic Blueberry, Salt, Copper Proteinate, Organic Barley, Vitamin E Supplement, Sodium Bentonite, Biotin, Organic Cranberry, Manganous Oxide, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Organic Chicory Root, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Organic Sunflower Meal, Sodium Selenite, Niacin, Organic Ground Rosemary, Calcium Iodate, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Magnesium Sulfate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Organic Yucca Schidigera Extract, Riboflavin Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Manganese Proteinate, and Vitamin D3 Supplement.

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How to Use

Directions for Use

• Daily Feeding: Feed 1/8 cup daily to guinea pigs over 6 months old, alongside unlimited fresh grass hay every day.
• Provide Unlimited Hay: Ensure grass hay makes up approximately 70% of your guinea pig's daily diet for optimal health.
• Young Guinea Pigs: Feed Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food to guinea pigs younger than six months during growth stages.
• Monitor Body Weight: If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, consult your veterinarian for personalized feeding recommendations.

Food Transition Instructions 

• Week 1: Mix three parts current food with one part Organic Bounty Adult Guinea Pig Food daily.
• Week 2: Feed equal parts current food and Organic Bounty Adult Guinea Pig Food to encourage gradual dietary adjustment.
• Week 3: Mix one part current food with three parts Organic Bounty Adult Guinea Pig Food before feeding daily.
• Week 4: Feed Organic Bounty Adult Guinea Pig Food exclusively to complete a smooth, successful transition to the new diet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not for Growing or Nursing Guinea Pigs: This food is meant for adult guinea pigs, not growing, active, pregnant, or nursing ones.
• Ask Before Changing Diets: Reach out to your veterinarian if your guinea pig is over or underweight for guidance.

Storage Information

• Reseal After Opening: Close the bag tightly after each use to keep the pellets fresh and free of pests.
• Check the Best-By Date: Look for the date stamped on the bag, and use older bags before opening new ones whenever possible.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is this food used for?

Ans: This food is a complete organic pellet diet built for adult guinea pigs over six months old. It's formulated around organic grass hay, with added blueberries, cranberries, and stabilized vitamin C to support whole-body health for pets.

Q2: How much should I feed my guinea pig?

Ans: Adult guinea pigs over six months old typically get about one-eighth of a cup of pellets daily, fed alongside unlimited grass hay. Hay should still make up around seventy percent of their overall diet. Fresh vegetables can round things out too.

Q3: Is this food suitable for young or nursing guinea pigs?

Ans: No, this formula is meant for mature guinea pigs only. Growing, active, pregnant, or nursing guinea pigs need more protein and calcium, so Oxbow's Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food is the better choice for them during those higher-need stages of life instead.

Q4: What makes this food organic?

Ans: The formula is made with organic ingredients, starting with organic grass hay as the first ingredient, along with organic blueberries, cranberries, and herbs like dandelion leaf and chicory root. These organic additions set it apart from Oxbow's standard adult guinea pig food.

Q5: How does this food support vitamin C needs?

Ans: Guinea pigs can't produce their own vitamin C, so this food includes 250 mg per kilogram of stabilized vitamin C to help meet that daily requirement without a separate supplement. You may also offer fresh vitamin C-rich vegetables if desired for additional vitamin C.

Q6: How do I switch my guinea pig to this food?

Ans: Transition gradually over about four weeks, mixing in more of the new food each week while reducing the old one. By the fourth week, your guinea pig should be ready to eat this food exclusively. If your guinea pig seems hesitant, slow the transition down.

Q7: How should I store this food?

Ans: Keep the bag somewhere cool and dry, and reseal it tightly after each use to help preserve freshness. This helps maintain the food's nutritional quality until you're ready to feed it again. Avoid storing it somewhere humid or exposed to direct sunlight.