Oxbow Animal Health Essentials Mouse & Young Rat Food

Complete Nutrition for Young Mice & Rats

Product Description

Oxbow Essentials Mouse & Young Rat Food provides a uniform pellet diet formulated to meet the elevated protein, fat, and energy requirements of young, pregnant, or nursing rats, as well as mice of all ages. Crafted from premium, purposeful ingredients, this formula prevents selective feeding and delivers complete daily vitamins and minerals without artificial additives.

Benefits

• Targeted Growth Support: Higher protein (18%) and fat (6%) meet the demands of young, pregnant, and nursing rodents
• Uniform Pellets: Prevent selective feeding, ensuring balanced nutrition in every bite
• Essential Vitamins & Minerals: Fortified with stabilized vitamin C, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and calcium for whole-body health
• Natural Preservatives: Mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract preserve freshness without artificial chemicals
• Energy & Bone Health: Whole grains, fish meal, and calcium sources support sustained energy and strong bone development

Ingredients

Ground Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Dried Whey, Cane Molasses, Soybean Oil, Soybean Hulls, Sunflower Meal, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Sodium Bentonite, Flaxseed, Calcium Carbonate, Lignin Sulfonate, Menhaden Fish Meal, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, DL-Methionine, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Choline Chloride, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Yeast Culture, Mineral Oil, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Rosemary Extract.

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How to Use

• Provide pellets ad libitum in a sturdy dish for free-choice feeding.
• Ensure unlimited fresh timothy hay is available alongside pellets.
• 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.
• Always provide fresh, clean water.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Not intended for mature rats over 6 months; transition to adult rat food thereafter.
• Monitor for allergies to corn, soy, or wheat; consult your veterinarian if digestive upset occurs.

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: Can adult rats eat this food?

Ans: No. This formula is specifically for young rats under 6 months and mice of all ages. Adult rats should be fed Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food.

Q2: How do I transition my pet to this food?

Ans: Mix increasing amounts of the new food with the current diet over 4 weeks: start at 25% new in Week 1 and reach 100% new by Week 4.

Q3: Is this food suitable for mice only?

Ans: Yes. It meets the nutritional needs of mice at all life stages and young, pregnant, or nursing rats, but not adult rats.

Q4: Why are stable vitamins important?

Ans: Stabilized vitamin C and D3 ensure essential nutrients remain bioavailable during storage and digestion.

Q5: How should I store this food?

Ans: Store in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight; reseal the bag or transfer pellets to an airtight container.