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Oxbow Essentials Hamster & Gerbil Food is a veterinarian-formulated, balanced daily diet crafted in the USA. Featuring a high-fiber blend of oats, barley, and timothy hay, it supports digestive health, immune function, and natural chewing behavior. Uniform pellets prevent selective feeding, ensuring complete nutrition for all life stages of hamsters and gerbils without artificial additives.
















| ASIN | B0053SYJVA |
| ASIN | B0053SYJVA |
| Additional Features | Veterinarian Formulated, Timothy Hay Included |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Preservative-Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #15,501 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #124 in Small Animal Food |
| Brand Name | Oxbow |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,476) |
| Date First Available | July 24, 2011 |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Flavor | Hamster & Gerbil Food |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00744845302096 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Type Name | Hamster and Gerbil Food |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Item model number | 744845302096 |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 102-209-0100 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 1 month and up |
| Model Number | 744845302096 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Product Benefits | Supports immune health and promotes natural chewing behavior |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 2.9 x 7 inches; 1 Pounds |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Daily feeding, Active growth, Pregnancy, Nursing, Maintenance |
| Special Ingredients | Timothy Hay |
| Specific Uses For Product | Active |
| Target Species | Hamster, Gerbil |
| UPC | 744845302096 740023896548 764999767879 |
| Unit Count | 16 Ounce |
C**3
Amazing
Best food i have ever fed my Gerbil. She eats all of it and is a great healthy option without all the needed fats. Very fresh and has a nice reseal. Exactly as shown. For one Gerbil i would guess it would last around 2 or 3 months (First time buying so not too sure, but definitely lasts).
V**Y
Good product for my hamster
My hamster loves this Brand and this is the only Brandon I use for my hamster. It’s healthy for the hamsters and other small animals are well. The size is is average however it’s only half fool which is a number. My hamster health is great due to this product and I noticed that her fur is more softer. The color is green and it looks like a cheerio! When it gets wet it doesn’t soak up which is good when the water is dripping after my hamster uses it.
D**H
Healthy donuts for your little friend
We have ordered this many times now. It seems to be the food of choice, minus lettuce, for the S'more's, our Hamster. She will eat other things, but this is what she prefers which is nice, because I feel it gives her a well balanced diet. On a side note, my son enjoys watching her eat them because it make it look like she is eating donuts.
J**M
One of the healthiest hamster and gerbil foods you can buy!
This is a very healthy, balanced hamster or gerbil food! I have had hamsters in my life since I was a baby (33 years ago!), and just recently decided to take on a pair of crazy gerbils so that my kids could also experience the joys of having "pocket pets" in their lives! :) This is definitely one of the best gerbil foods that you can buy! This food contains 15% protein, 4.5% fat and 10-15% fiber. The main ingredients are timothy grass, pearled barley, oats, flax seed and vitamins and minerals. It does not contain a bunch of cheap fillers like corn or fatty seeds. Our gerbils have been eating this since they were just babies and they both have healthy, shiny coats, bright eyes and plenty of energy! Aside from an occasional treat, this is their main diet and I feel good about feeding it to them because it provides complete nutrition. Our gerbils seem to love it - they will take a piece right out of your hand - but if your pet has not been raised on this, you might have to slowly acclimate them to the new food by introducing it gradually. I am very happy with this food for my gerbils, and will absolutely continue to buy it in the future. I purchased this food directly from Amazon as an add-on and paid whatever full price was at the time.
C**.
Quality hamster food
My hamsters love this food and it is a healthy option for them, better than the seed mix by far!
E**.
Great for My Mice - Kibble Size is Appropriate for Mice - Also My Mice Accept it as Food
The other Oxbow kibbles that are labeled as being formulated for mice are not appropriate for mice, since the kibbles are so huge. Also my mice do not accept the formula as food, they would not even nibble on the other Oxbow Mouse/Young Rat kibbles. These kibbles are a different formula, I just wanted to point out that I've already tried the other Oxbow formulas, that are specifically for mice. The Oxbow Mouse formulas are huge and do not attract my mice and they're not suitable. That said - this is not the same formula. These Oxbow kibbles may be formulated for gerbils and hamsters, but my mice eagerly take them as both treats and as feed. The kibbles are small enough for a mouse to carry it in its mouth. The size is about 1/4 the size of the mouse's head. The kibbles are not flake like but they are more shaped in the form of a doughnut or a "Cheerio." I am able to break most of the kibbles in half with my fingers, to feed them by hand. Also their stool seems much more solid and healthier after being fed on these kibbles. They're gaining weight. They do not get tired of eating these kibbles. I would like Oxbow to produce a dedicated mouse chow that has appropriate sized kibbles and formulated specifically for mice, and that mice are eager for; till then this is a really great substitute. Four stars (as a mouse chow that is). If this were a specific mouse chow I would give it five stars. The kibbles could be a tad smaller for mice, but they're still acceptable, the mice can easily take it in their jaws and carry it away to a corner for consumption. Thanks Oxbow.
J**L
Great product and price
My hamster loves this stuff!
C**E
The ONLY food we feed our Dwarf Hamster
We use this food on the regular for our tiny dwarf hamster. So far it has kept her nourished and happy for 1 year! We only supplement her diet occasionally when we are running low, or just to add a little variety. But this is her staple food and she loves it! We buy it in bulk and it lasts a long time.
J**N
Meinem Hamster schmeckt das Futter leider gar nicht und er isst lieber überhaupt nichts, als er etwas davon anrührt.
S**.
A mi jerbo le encanta
A**O
Il pellet preferito dai miei cincillà, lo prendo a volte qui a volte in negozio, e il pacco grande è sicuramente molto più conveniente
M**S
À la maison j'ai 4 gerbeilles, 2 hamster. Ça me revenait cher d'acheter un petit sac à l'animalerie. Avec ce grand format je suis comblé en plus il se referme grâce à une fermeture style Ziploc.
り**ー
長毛ハムスターに 腸活強化ために買いました! 巣箱に持ち帰り食べています。 ハムスターにチモシーを食べさせるには いい商品だと思います
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