Oxbow Animal Health Essentials Senior Guinea Pig Food

Specialized Nutrition for Aging Guinea Pigs

Product Description

Oxbow Essentials Senior Guinea Pig Food is specially formulated to support the unique needs of guinea pigs four years of age and older. Starting with six high-quality fiber sources to support the aging digestive system, this formula adds natural antioxidants to help maintain physical and mental sharpness. Enhanced with beneficial herbal ingredients including ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile, it provides 100% of the daily recommended vitamins and minerals without artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.

Benefits

• Six-Source Fiber Support: Six high-quality fiber sources support aging digestive systems for optimum health and body condition
• Antioxidant Protection: Three natural antioxidant sources help maintain physical and mental vitality in senior pets
• Herbal Wellness: Beneficial plant-based ingredients, including ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile, for overall well-being
• Complete Nutrition: Provides 100% of the daily recommended vitamins and minerals, including 300mg/kg vitamin C
• Clean Formula: No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors; made with purposeful premium ingredients

Ingredients

Timothy Grass Meal, Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Oat Hulls, Soybean Meal, Suncured Ground Miscanthus, Oat Groats, Flaxseed Meal, Sodium Bentonite, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salt, DL-Methionine, Ginger Root, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, Turmeric Powder, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Chamomile, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols, 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

• Crude Protein (min): 13.00%
• Crude Fat (min): 2.50%
• Crude Fiber (min): 25.00%
• Crude Fiber (max): 29.00%
• 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): 200 IU/kg
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min): 300 mg/kg

How to Use

• Feed 1/8 cup of pellets daily to senior guinea pigs over 4 years of age.
• Provide unlimited fresh timothy hay alongside pellets.
• Transition new food gradually over 4 weeks: Week 1 (25% new : 75% old), Week 2 (50:50), Week 3 (75:25), Week 4 (100% new).
• Store in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.
• Always provide fresh, clean water.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For senior guinea pigs 4 years and older; not suitable for young, adult, pregnant, or nursing guinea pigs.
• Monitor body condition; adjust treats and hay intake to maintain a healthy weight.
• Store away from direct sunlight to preserve vitamin C content.

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: When should I transition my guinea pig to senior food?

Ans: Guinea pigs should transition to senior food around 4 years of age when they begin experiencing age-related changes like slower metabolism and potential mobility issues.

Q2: How do the antioxidants benefit senior guinea pigs?

Ans: Natural antioxidants from ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile help combat oxidative stress, support immune function, and maintain cognitive sharpness in aging pets.

Q3: Can I mix senior food with other guinea pig foods?

Ans: It's best to use the senior formula exclusively for guinea pigs over 4 years, though you can transition gradually by mixing with their previous food over 4 weeks.

Q4: Why does this formula have six fiber sources?

Ans: Multiple fiber sources (Timothy grass, oat grass, orchard grass, alfalfa, oat hulls, and miscanthus) support the aging digestive system and provide varied textures for optimal gut health.

Q5: How much vitamin C does this senior formula provide?

Ans: The formula contains 300mg/kg of stabilized vitamin C to meet the increased needs of senior guinea pigs and support immune system health.