Oxbow Animal Health Critical Care Herbivore Anise Flavor

Anise-Flavored Recovery Formula for Herbivores

Product Description

Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Anise is a recovery formula developed with exotic veterinarians and nutritionists for herbivores with poor nutritional status due to illness or surgery. With all the essential nutrients of a complete diet and high-fiber timothy hay included, this formula supports proper gut physiology. This versatile powder can be tube-fed, syringe-fed, self-fed, or used as a top dressing.

Benefits

• Mixes Easily: Powdered formula mixes easily with warm water to reach the desired feeding consistency for each patient.
• Highly Versatile Feeding: Flexible feeding options include tube feeding, assist feeding with a syringe or spoon, or self-feeding from a bowl.
• High Fiber, Low Carb: High in fiber and low in carbohydrates, supporting the digestive needs of recovering herbivores daily.
• Chelated Minerals & Prebiotics: Contains readily absorbable chelated minerals along with beneficial prebiotics for ongoing digestive support each day.
• No Refined Sugars: Free of refined sugars, artificial preservatives, and simple carbohydrates that could hinder recovery efforts daily.
• Anise Flavored: Natural anise flavor helps encourage intake in reluctant or anorexic small herbivore patients over time.

Variants

• 36 g
• 141 g
• 454 g

Ingredients

Composition

Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Germ, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Papaya, Pineapple, Cane Molasses, Natural Flavor, DL-Methionine, L-Glutamine, Oat Groats, Wheat Middlings, Sodium Bentonite, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Fat Product, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), 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, 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

Recommended-Dosage 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.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Mix To Desired Consistency: Mix 1 part Critical Care with 2 parts warm water to reach the desired feeding consistency.
• Dose Mammals By Weight: For herbivorous mammals, mix 3 tablespoons per kg of body weight daily as a general guideline.
• Dose Reptiles By Weight: For herbivorous reptiles, mix 1 tablespoon per kg of body weight daily as a general guideline.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Adjust Based On Condition: Amounts are general guidelines and should always be adjusted based on your pet's specific condition.
• Follow A Feeding Schedule: Divide the daily amount into 4 to 6 feedings unless your veterinarian specifies a different schedule.
• Provide Constant Water Access: Fresh water should be available to the animal at all times during feeding and recovery.

Storage Information

• Store Powder Cool And Dry: Keep the unmixed dry powder stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Prepare Slurry Fresh: Prepare fresh slurry at each individual feeding, and discard any unused portion after 24 hours.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What ingredients are in Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Anise?

Ans: This formula is made with Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Germ, Papaya, Pineapple, and Cane Molasses, according to Oxbow, along with added vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics to support herbivore recovery nutrition and healthy digestion each and every day.

Q2: What is the guaranteed analysis for this formula?

Ans: This formula provides a minimum of 17% crude protein, 5% crude fat, and 21% crude fiber, with a maximum of 26% crude fiber and 10% moisture, according to Oxbow, reflecting its high-fiber, low-carbohydrate recovery composition built specifically for small herbivores.

Q3: How do I mix this formula before feeding it?

Ans: Shake well before use, then combine 1 part of this formula with 2 parts warm water to reach the right feeding consistency, adjusting the water amount based on your feeding method and equipment.

Q4: How much should I feed a herbivorous mammal like a rabbit?

Ans: For herbivorous mammals, mix 3 tablespoons per kg of body weight each and every day, according to Oxbow, using the general guideline that 1 tablespoon is approximately equal to 9 grams of this powdered recovery formula for every single animal.

Q5: How much should I feed a herbivorous reptile?

Ans: For herbivorous reptiles, mix 1 tablespoon per kg of body weight each and every single day, according to Oxbow, which is one third the general guideline amount used for herbivorous mammals of the exact same body weight measured in kilograms.

Q6: How often should I feed this formula throughout the day?

Ans: The total daily amount should always be carefully divided into 4 to 6 separate feedings spread evenly throughout each entire day, according to Oxbow, unless your veterinarian specifies a different frequency based on your pet's condition, appetite, and recovery progress.

Q7: Can I prepare a batch of this formula ahead of time?

Ans: No, prepared slurry should be made fresh at each individual feeding and any unused portion discarded after 24 hours, according to Oxbow, while the unmixed dry powder itself should instead be stored in a cool, dry place at all times.

Q8: Which animals is this recovery formula intended for?

Ans: This formula is intended for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and herbivorous reptiles experiencing illness, surgery recovery, or poor nutritional status overall, according to Oxbow, and it should always be used under direct veterinary guidance for these specific situations and cases.