Oxbow Animal Health Garden Select Hamster & Gerbil Food

Complete Daily Nutrition with Garden-Fresh Ingredients

Product Description

Garden Select® Hamster & Gerbil Food is a balanced pellet diet combining three grass hays (Timothy, Orchard, Oat) with non-GMO grains, vegetables, fruits, and herbs such as tomato pomace, banana, spinach, rosemary, and thyme. Enhanced with prebiotics and antioxidants, this formula delivers essential fiber and nutrients in every bite to support dental wear, digestive health, and overall vitality for hamsters and gerbils.

Benefits

• High-Fiber Blend: Three grass hays maintain gut motility and dental health through natural chewing behaviors.
• Garden-Fresh Variety: Real carrots, bananas, spinach, tomatoes, and herbs offer natural flavors and phytonutrient antioxidants.
• Uniform Pellets: Prevent selective feeding, ensuring complete daily vitamins and minerals in each pellet.
• Digestive & Immune Support: Prebiotics (inulin) foster beneficial gut flora; mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract provide antioxidant protection.
• Non-GMO Certified: Crafted with non-genetically engineered ingredients for pure, purposeful nutrition.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

• Crude Protein (min) ........................................ 16.00%
• Crude Fat (min) ............................................. 2.50%
• Crude Fiber (min/max) ............................... 18.00%/23.00%
• Moisture (max) ............................................. 10.00%
• Calcium (min/max) ............................... 0.80%/1.30%
• Phosphorus (min) ........................................... 0.50%
• Vitamin A (min) ....................................... 10,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3 (min) .......................................... 900 IU/kg
• Vitamin E (min) ........................................... 190 IU/kg

Active Ingredients

Timothy Grass, Oat Groats, Sunflower Meal, Linseed Meal, Whole Barley, Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Cane Molasses, Canola Oil, Whole Yellow Pea, Tomato Powder, Banana Powder, Carrot Powder, Spinach Powder, Rosemary, Thyme, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols, Sodium Bentonite, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Niacin, Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin E Supplement, Biotin, Manganese Sulfate, Riboflavin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate.

How to Use

• Offer pellets ad libitum in a heavy, tip-resistant dish.
• Provide unlimited hay for foraging and nesting.
• Transition 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.

Additional Information

Precautions

• For hamsters and gerbils only; not suitable for larger rodents.
• Monitor body condition; adjust supplemental treats to maintain a healthy weight.
• Discard any moldy or spoiled pellets immediately.

Shipping & Return

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can Garden Select pellets be fed with treats?

Ans: Yes. Offer appropriate small-animal treats or fresh veggies in moderation alongside pellets and hay.

Q2: Is it safe for juvenile and adult pets?

Ans: Yes. The formula meets nutritional requirements for all life stages of hamsters and gerbils.

Q3: How do I prevent selective feeding? 

Ans: Uniform pellet shape and size ensure every bite delivers complete nutrition, eliminating selective eating issues.

Q4: What fresh foods can I offer?

Ans: Complement with small portions of hamster-safe fruits (e.g., apple) and vegetables (e.g., cucumber) plus unlimited hay for enrichment.

Q5: How do I store pellets to keep them fresh?

Ans: Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight. Reseal the bag or transfer pellets to an airtight container after opening to preserve freshness.