{"product_id":"oxbow-essentials-oxbow-adult-guinea-pig-food-pellets","title":"Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Alfalfa Nutrition for Adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food is a uniform alfalfa-based pellet diet formulated to meet the maintenance needs of guinea pigs six months and older. Featuring high-quality alfalfa meal complemented by soybean hulls and wheat middlings, this formula delivers balanced protein, fiber, and stabilized vitamin C to support immune health, digestion, and overall well-being.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlfalfa Meal Foundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Provides high-quality fiber (18-23%) and energy for daily maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Protein \u0026amp; Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 18% protein and 2.5% fat support lean muscle mass and healthy body condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStabilized Vitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e 250 mg\/kg vitamin C prevents deficiency and supports immune function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Eliminates selective feeding habits, ensuring every bite delivers complete nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives for pure, simple nutrition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlfalfa Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, Salt, Lignin Sulfonate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Bentonite, Choline Chloride, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Vitamin E Supplement, Yeast Culture, Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, 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 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0);\"\u003e23.00%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e10.00%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e250 mg\/kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e190 IU\/kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFeed 1\/8 cup of pellets daily to adult guinea pigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProvide unlimited fresh grass hay alongside pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTransition to new food over 4 weeks: Week 1 (25% new:75% old), Week 2 (50%:50%), Week 3 (75%:25%), Week 4 (100% new).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place; reseal bag after each use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAlways supply fresh, clean water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Feeding Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"44\" style=\"width: 291px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.55px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 141.844px; height: 13.55px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuinea Pig Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.156px; height: 13.55px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Pellet Amount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 141.844px; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAdult (6+ months)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 133.156px; height: 13px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1\/8 cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDisclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eNot intended for young, pregnant, or nursing guinea pigs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMonitor body condition; adjust pellet and hay intake to maintain a healthy weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe offer ground, express, priority, and international delivery; see our\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" title=\"Shipping policy\" aria-label=\"Shipping policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 255);\" title=\"Refund policy\" aria-label=\"Refund policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: Why does this formula use alfalfa instead of Timothy hay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Alfalfa provides higher protein, calcium, and energy levels suitable for adult guinea pig maintenance, whereas Timothy hay is lower in calcium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Can adult guinea pigs eat young guinea pig food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Adult guinea pigs require maintenance-level nutrients; young formulas are higher in protein and calcium and can lead to excess weight if fed long-term.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: How often should I feed pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Offer 1\/8 cup of pellets daily and adjust based on body condition; ensure free-choice grass hay is always available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Is stabilized vitamin C necessary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Yes. Guinea pigs cannot produce vitamin C, so a stabilized source prevents deficiency and supports immune health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: How do I store opened pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAns: Store in a cool, dry environment, away from direct sunlight. 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