Oxbow Essentials All Natural Adult Rat Food

Balanced Kibble for Adult Rats

Product Description

Oxbow Essentials All-Natural Adult Rat Food is a uniform pellet diet formulated to meet the nutritional needs of adult rats over six months old. With balanced protein, low fat, and precise vitamin and mineral supplementation, this formula prevents selective feeding and supports daily function, healthy weight maintenance, and overall vitality.

Benefits

• Uniform Pellet Format: Prevents selective feeding, ensuring every bite delivers complete nutrition
• Low-Fat Formula: 4% crude fat supports a healthy weight and reduces obesity risk
• Balanced Energy Sources: Whole grains and fish meal provide sustained energy for active rats
• Vitamin & Mineral Fortification: Delivers 100% of the daily recommended vitamins, including stabilized vitamin C and D3
• Natural Preservatives: Mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract maintain freshness without artificial additives

Ingredients

Whole Brown Rice, Oat Groats, Wheat Bran, Wheat, Soybean Meal, Menhaden Fish Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Soybean Hulls, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Flax Seed Meal, Monocalcium Phosphate, DL-Methionine, Canola Oil, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Wheat Germ Meal, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Salt, Inulin, Magnesium Oxide, Mixed Tocopherols, Choline Chloride, Sodium Bentonite, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Biotin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Rosemary Extract.

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude Protein (min): 15.00%
• Crude Fat (min): 4.00%
• Crude Fiber (max): 7.00%
• Moisture (max): 10.00%
• Calcium (min): 0.80%
• Calcium (max): 1.20%
• Phosphorus (min): 0.80%
• Vitamin A (min): 8,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3 (min): 1,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin E (min): 125 IU/kg

How to Use

• Offer pellets ad libitum in a sturdy dish for free-choice feeding.
• Supplement diet with limited fresh vegetables and fruits for variety.
• Provide grass hay for foraging and dental wear.
• Transition gradually over 4 weeks:
• Week 1: 25% new: 75% old
• Week 2: 50% new: 50% old
• Week 3: 75% new: 25% old
• Week 4: 100% new
• Store in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.
• Ensure fresh, clean water is available at all times.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not intended for young, pregnant, or nursing rats; use the mouse/young rat formula for those stages.
• Monitor intake for obesity-prone rats; adjust portions as needed.

Shipping & Return

We offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our shipping policy for details.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is this food suitable for breeding rats?

Ans: No, this adult formula is for non-breeding adult rats. Use the Mouse & Young Rat food for breeding and nursing stages.

Q2: Can I feed this alongside treats?

Ans: Yes. Offer small-animal treats or fresh vegetables in moderation alongside pellets to enrich the diet.

Q3: How do I store opened food?

Ans: Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Reseal or transfer to an airtight container to preserve freshness.

Q4: What makes this formula low fat?

Ans: The recipe contains just 4% crude fat from balanced sources like fish meal and oils, supporting healthy weight maintenance.

Q5: How do I encourage foraging?

Ans: Scatter pellets around the habitat or use a foraging toy to stimulate natural search-and-find behaviors.