Complete Mouse and Young Rat Food with Uniform Pellets, Prebiotics and Minerals in 2.5 or 25 lb Bags
Complete Mouse and Young Rat Food with Uniform Pellets, Prebiotics and Minerals in 2.5 or 25 lb Bags
Complete mouse and young rat food uses uniform pellets to reduce selective feeding and deliver consistent nutrition at every meal. Oxbow Essentials is formulated for mice and young, growing, pregnant or nursing rats in 2.5-pound and 25-pound bag options.
Feed the measured daily amount on the selected package and adjust only with species, age, body condition and veterinary guidance. Uniform pellets help prevent animals from choosing preferred pieces from a seed mix, while the listed formula includes prebiotics and chelated minerals. The source describes complete and balanced vitamins and minerals for the intended mice and young rats, with no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors. Transition gradually over several days to reduce digestive upset, keep fresh water available and store food sealed in a cool, dry area. Confirm that the formula matches the animal’s life stage; adult rats may have different nutritional needs than growing, pregnant or nursing rats. Monitor intake, body weight, stool and activity. Discard damp, moldy or contaminated pellets and seek an exotic-animal veterinarian for appetite loss, weight change, dental difficulty or persistent digestive signs.
Specifications
- Brand: Oxbow
- Product: Complete mouse and young rat food
- Form: Uniform pellets
- Target animals: Mice and young rats
- Additional stages: Growing pregnant and nursing rats listed
- Bag option: 2.5 lb
- Bag option: 25 lb
- Listed variants: 2
- Diet role: Complete and balanced food listed
- Design: Uniform pellets to reduce selective feeding
- Prebiotics: Included
- Chelated minerals: Included
- Protein fat and calcium: Balanced for intended stage listed
- Vitamins and minerals: Complete daily profile listed
- Artificial preservatives: None listed
- Artificial colors: None listed
- Artificial flavors: None listed
- Origin: Made in USA listed
- Transition: Change food gradually
- Water: Provide fresh water
- Storage: Cool dry place
Frequently Asked Questions
Which animals is this food formulated for?
It is formulated for mice and young, growing, pregnant or nursing rats.
Which bag sizes are available?
Choose a 2.5-pound or 25-pound bag of uniform pellets.
How do uniform pellets help at mealtime?
Every pellet has the same formula, reducing selective feeding from mixed diets.
Should food changes be made immediately?
No. Transition gradually and monitor appetite, stool and body weight.