Oxbow Garden Select Young Guinea Pig Food

Product Overview

Oxbow Garden Select Young Guinea Pig Food blends delectable, garden-inspired ingredients with non-GMO (non-genetically engineered) formulation to fuel the healthy growth and development of young guinea pigs (under 6 months) and pregnant or nursing sows. Beginning with a powerful combination of high-fiber Timothy Grass and protein-rich Alfalfa as the first two ingredients, this unique formula delivers both the energy and digestive support growing guinea pigs need and the elevated protein and calcium required for healthy muscle and bone development. Natural herbs like Rosemary and Thyme add an enticing aroma and prebiotic benefits, while 100% of daily vitamins and minerals are covered including stabilized Vitamin C. No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.

Garden Select Young uses 100% uniform pellets to eliminate selective eating and ensure complete nutrition in every bite. Crafted with the guidance of top small animal veterinarians and nutritionists.

Key Features

• First 2 Ingredients: Timothy & Alfalfa HayDual-hay base provides both high fiber for digestion and elevated protein for growth
• Non-GMO IngredientsNon-genetically engineered formula for a more natural approach to nutrition
• Balanced Protein & CalciumSupport healthy muscle and bone development during critical growth stages
• Garden-Inspired BotanicalsRosemary and Thyme provide natural antioxidants, prebiotics, and an enticing herbal aroma
• Stabilized Vitamin CEssential for guinea pigs at every life stage, especially during growth
• 100% Uniform PelletsPrevents selective eating; complete nutrition in every bite
• No Artificial AdditivesFree from artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors
• Vet & Nutritionist FormulatedDeveloped with top small animal health experts

Ingredients

Timothy Grass, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Sunflower Meal, Whole Barley, Tomato Pomace (dehydrated), Flaxseed, Whole Yellow Pea, Calcium Sulfate, L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Salt, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Sodium Bentonite, Lignin Sulfonate, Rosemary, Thyme, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, 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 Iodate

Guaranteed Analysis

Nutrient	Amount
Crude Protein (min)	18.00%
Crude Fat (min)	2.50%
Crude Fiber (min)	20.00%
Crude Fiber (max)	23.00%
Moisture (max)	10.00%
Calcium (min)	0.60%
Calcium (max)	1.10%
Phosphorus (min)	0.25%
Vitamin A (min)	10,000 IU/kg
Vitamin D3 (min)	900 IU/kg

Feeding Directions

Young Guinea Pigs (under 6 months) & Pregnant/Nursing Sows: Feed Garden Select Young Guinea Pig free-choice daily, plus unlimited grass hay. Alfalfa hay may also be given in small quantities alongside grass hay.

*These are guidelines. If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, consult your veterinarian for more specific feeding information.

Transitioning to Garden Select Young: Week 13 parts current food, 1 part new. Week 2equal parts. Week 31 part current, 3 parts new. Week 4feed Garden Select Young Guinea Pig Food exclusively.

The Oxbow Difference

For over 30 years, Oxbow Animal Health has been the trusted name in small animal nutrition. The Garden Select line brings together the science of Oxbow’s expert nutritional formulation with the flavors and aromas of nature’s gardendelectable, garden-inspired ingredients that make mealtime more enriching while delivering the complete, purposeful nutrition every guinea pig deserves.