Uniform Hamster and Gerbil Food Pellets with Timothy Hay, Prebiotics and Antioxidants in 1 or 15 lb Bags
Uniform hamster and gerbil food pellets provide the same balanced blend in every bite, helping reduce selective feeding compared with mixes that contain visibly different pieces. Protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, and antioxidants support everyday nutrition for active hamsters and gerbils across all life stages.
Oxbow Essentials is available in one- or 15-pound bags and includes Timothy hay, oats, and barley in the detailed recipe. It is made in the USA with domestically sourced ingredients and contains no added sugar, artificial colors, or preservatives as listed. Transition gradually from the previous food, measure the portion according to package guidance and life stage, and keep clean drinking water available.
Specifications
- Brand: Oxbow
- Product: Essentials hamster and gerbil food
- Target animals: Hamsters and gerbils
- Life stage: All life stages
- Recommended age: 1 month and up as listed
- Form: Uniform pellets
- Bag options: 1 pound or 15 pounds
- Ingredients highlighted: Timothy hay, oats, and barley
- Nutrition listed: Protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
- Additional nutrition: Prebiotics and antioxidants as listed
- Added sugar: None as listed
- Artificial colors: None as listed
- Preservatives: None as listed
- Formulation: Developed with veterinarian and nutritionist guidance as listed
- Made in: USA with domestically sourced ingredients as listed
- Use: Daily feeding, growth, pregnancy, nursing, or maintenance as listed
- Uniformity benefit: Helps limit selective feeding
- Detailed 1 pound dimensions: Approximately 12 x 2.9 x 7 inches
- Transition note: Change diets gradually
- Feeding note: Follow package guidance for life stage and weight
- Water: Keep fresh water available
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the pellets uniform?
Each pellet delivers the same blend, helping reduce selective feeding and skipped ingredients.
Which animals and life stages suit this food?
Oxbow Essentials is listed for hamsters and gerbils across all life stages from one month and older.
Which bag sizes are offered?
Choose a one-pound household bag or a 15-pound bulk bag.
How should I change to the new pellets?
Mix them gradually with the previous food and follow the package portion for the animal’s weight and life stage.