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.

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient

Limit

Amount

Crude Protein

Min

18.00%

Crude Fat

Min

6.00%

Crude Fiber

Min

2.00%

Crude Fiber

Max

6.00%

Moisture

Max

12.00%

Calcium

Min

0.80%

Calcium

Max

1.20%

Phosphorus

Min

0.60%

Vitamin A

Min

8,000 IU/kg

Vitamin D3

Min

1,000 IU/kg

Vitamin E

Min

125 IU/kg

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.