Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore, Fine Grind, Emergency Rabbit & Guinea Pig Food, Made with Timothy Hay, Natural Papaya Flavor, Veterinary Formula 100 gm Pack

• Product: Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore – Fine Grind, Natural Papaya Flavor

• Pack size: 100 grams 

• Flavor: Natural Papaya 

• Intended for: Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Chinchillas, and other small or young herbivores (including reptiles in some cases) especially in recovery/emergency situations. 

Key Features & Benefits

• Fine particle size: Smaller and finer grind compared to regular Critical Care formula. Allows for easier feeding via nasogastric tubes (as small as 5 French), syringes, spoon, or mixed into bowl or top‑dress food. Ideal for small/young patients. 

• High fiber, low carbohydrates: Helps support gut motility and proper digestion, important in recovery and preventing gastrointestinal (GI) stasis. 

• Recovery nutrition: Complete diet supplement for animals unable or unwilling to eat their normal diet due to illness, surgery, dental issues, or other problems. Supplies essential nutrients. 

• Natural flavor & palatability: Papaya flavor (with additional fruit such as pineapple) improves acceptability in picky eaters. 

• Enriched with vitamins, minerals, and prebiotics: Contains stabilized Vitamin C, chelated minerals, prebiotics to support immune and digestive health. 

Ingredients & Nutritional Info (Guaranteed Analysis)

Ingredients include (but are not limited to):

• Timothy Grass Meal

• Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal

• Wheat Germ

• Papaya, Pineapple, Natural Flavor

• Vitamin C (L‑Ascorbyl‑2‑Polyphosphate)

• Flaxseed, various vitamins & minerals, prebiotics, etc. 

Nutritional / Analytical Values:

Energy density: ~ 2,660 kcal/kg or ~ 24 kcal per tablespoon of dry powder. 

Usage / Feeding Instructions

• Preparation: Mix dry powder with warm water to get desired consistency. A common mixing guideline is 1 part powder : 3 parts warm water. The water amount may be adjusted depending on feeding method and condition of the animal. 

• Feeding schedule: Divide the daily required amount into 4‑6 smaller servings. This helps ensure consistent nutrition and avoids overloading the digestive system. 

• Methods of feeding: Can be used with feeding tubes (nasogastric), via syringe, spoon feeding, or offered in a bowl / as a top dressing on regular food. The fine grind makes it compatible for tubes as small as 5 French.

• Hydration and freshness: Fresh water should always be available. Discard any mixed portion that has been out over 24 hours. Store dry product in a cool, dry place. 

Ideal & Cautions

Ideal For:

• Young, small, or juvenile herbivores who cannot chew or eat normal pellets.

• Animals recovering from illness, surgery, dental issues, GI stasis.

• Situations where tube or syringe feeding is necessary.

Cautions:

• Use under veterinary guidance if the animal has a particular medical condition.

• Because of the concentrated nutrition, monitor for digestive tolerance. Introduce gradually if possible.

• Ensure the tube is flushed well after feeding to prevent blockages (product can harden if left).