Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Apple & Banana

Oxbow Critical Care Recovery Nutrition for Herbivores

Oxbow Critical Care is a trusted recovery nutrition formula designed to support herbivores experiencing poor nutritional status due to illness or surgery. Developed with expert input from exotic veterinarians and nutritionists, it provides a complete diet with essential nutrients and high-fiber timothy hay to aid digestion and gut health.

This recovery formula is ideal for pet owners seeking reliable nutritional support for their small herbivores during critical times.

Who This Is Perfect For

Oxbow Critical Care is suited for rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas requiring nutritional support during recovery from illness or surgery. It is designed for herbivorous mammals needing a complete, easy-to-feed diet to maintain gut function and overall health.

Why We Love It at Canine & Co

Chosen with care by the Canine & Co team, this product reflects our love-and-knowledge approach to pet care. We value its simple, reliable design that helps make everyday routines easier and more predictable, supporting the bond you share with your pet.

Key Benefits

• Complete Nutrition: Contains all essential nutrients of a full diet to support recovery.
• High Fiber Content: Includes timothy hay to promote proper gut physiology and digestion.
• Easy to Prepare: Powdered formula mixes smoothly to the desired consistency.
• Versatile Feeding Options: Suitable for tube feeding, syringe or spoon assist-feeding, or self-feeding from a bowl or as a top dressing.
• Clean Ingredients: Free from refined sugars, artificial preservatives, and simple carbohydrates.
• Supports Gut Health: Contains readily-absorbable chelated minerals and beneficial prebiotics.

Feeding Guide

Shake well before use. Mix 1 part Critical Care® with 2 parts warm water, adjusting water volume to achieve the desired consistency based on feeding method.

Herbivorous mammals: Mix 3 tablespoons per kg of body weight daily (1 tablespoon ≈ 9 grams).

Herbivorous reptiles: Mix 1 tablespoon per kg of body weight daily.

Divide daily amount into 4 to 6 feedings unless otherwise directed by a veterinarian. Provide fresh water at all times. Prepare fresh mixture at each feeding and discard any unused portion after 24 hours. Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingredients

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.

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

Caloric Information

Metabolizable Energy (calculated) 2,660 kcal/kg or 24 kcal per tablespoon