Oxbow Critical Care® Herbivore is a premium, calorically dense recovery food designed to support herbivorous animals
experiencing poor nutritional status due to illness, surgery, injury, or reduced appetite. Developed with veterinary input,
this specialized formula provides short-term nutritional support when animals are unable or unwilling to consume their regular diet.
Formulated for a wide range of herbivorous species, including rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, tortoises, iguanas,
and other herbivorous reptiles, Critical Care Herbivore delivers a balanced blend of high-fiber timothy hay, essential vitamins,
and minerals. Highly digestible ingredients, prebiotics, and chelated minerals support healthy digestion, gut motility, and immune function,
while the calorie-dense profile provides vital energy for weak or recovering animals.
The powdered formula mixes easily with water to create a smooth gruel for syringe feeding or a thicker consistency for bowl feeding,
making it a versatile and palatable option for assisted care.
Key Features & Benefits
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Fiber-First Formula: Made with timothy hay as the primary ingredient, providing roughly 21–26% fiber to support normal gut movement and help prevent digestive slowdown.
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Nutritionally Complete Support: Delivers approximately 17% protein along with essential vitamins and minerals—including stabilized Vitamin C—and added prebiotics to support gut health during recovery.
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Clean Ingredient Profile: Contains no refined sugars, artificial preservatives, or unnecessary simple carbohydrates.
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Encourages Eating: Offered in appealing flavors like Apple-Banana and Anise to help stimulate appetite in animals that are reluctant or unable to eat on their own.
Feeding, Preparation & Storage
| Class |
Tbsp* of dry product per kg body weight daily |
| Herbivorous Mammals |
3 Tbsp |
| Herbivorous Reptiles |
1 Tbsp |
Mix 1 part powder with 2 parts warm water, adjusting the water as needed to create a syringe-friendly slurry or a thicker paste for spoon feeding.
Divide the total daily amount into 4 to 6 feedings. Prepare a fresh batch for each feeding and do not use any mixed product after 24 hours.
Storage and Shelf Life
Store unopened product in a cool, dry place. Once opened, the powder remains viable for up to 90 days when kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry location.
Mixed product must be refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Allow refrigerated product to reach room temperature before feeding.
Important Notes
- Intended for short-term use only.
- Not a replacement for a balanced, long-term diet.
- Veterinary guidance is strongly recommended, especially for animals with chronic health conditions.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Crude Protein (min) |
17.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) |
5.00% |
| Crude Fiber (min) |
21.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) |
26.00% |
| Moisture (max) |
10.00% |
| Ash (max) |
10.00% |
| Calcium (min) |
0.60% |
| Calcium (max) |
0.80% |
| Phosphorus (min) |
0.40% |
| Vitamin A (min) |
10,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 (min) |
900 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min) |
190 IU/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) (min) |
1,500 mg/kg |
Calorie Content: Metabolizable Energy (calculated) 2,660 kcal/kg or 24 kcal/Tbsp
Ingredients
Anise Flavor
Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Germ, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt,
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Papaya, Pineapple,
Cane Molasses, Natural Flavor, DL-Methionine, L-Glutamine, Oat Groats, Wheat Middlings, Sodium Bentonite,
Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Fat Product, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Choline Chloride,
Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zine Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement,
Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate,
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract
Apple-Banana Flavor
Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Germ, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride, Salt,
L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Soybean Oil, Flaxseed, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Chloride, Papaya, Pineapple,
Cane Molasses, Natural Apple Flavor, Natural Banana Flavor, DL-Methionine, L-Glutamine, Oat Groats, Wheat Middlings,
Sodium Bentonite, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Fat Product, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative),
Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Zine Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate,
Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Copper Proteinate,
Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate,
Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract
