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Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food

R 242.00 ~~R 255.00~~

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Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food is a complete pellet formula designed for mature guinea pigs over six months old, featuring high-fiber Timothy hay to support healthy digestion and stabilized Vitamin C for overall wellness. This balanced nutrition provides 100% of daily recommended vitamins and minerals without artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours.

Weight: 2.25kg

2.25kg 4.53kg 11.34kg

Description

Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food is a complete daily pellet designed to support the health and nutrition of mature guinea pigs over six months old. Made with high-fiber Oxbow Western Timothy hay as its base, this formula promotes healthy digestion while delivering 100% of your pet's daily recommended vitamins and minerals. The food includes stabilized Vitamin C and prebiotics to support overall wellness, with no artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours.

This pellet is intended to be fed as part of a balanced diet alongside unlimited fresh grass hay. Simply provide 1/8 cup of pellets daily along with fresh hay to give your guinea pig the complete nutrition and natural fiber they need. The formula is veterinarian-formulated to make daily feeding simple and reliable, helping you maintain your pet's digestive and whole-body health with confidence.

Benefits

• Supports healthy digestion with high-fiber Timothy hay
• Provides complete daily nutrition with 100% of recommended vitamins and minerals
• Promotes wellness with added Vitamin C and prebiotics
• Made with natural ingredients—no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors
• Formulated by veterinarians and nutritionists for balanced adult guinea pig health

Size & Compatibility

Designed for mature guinea pigs over 6 months old. Not suitable for growing, gestating, or lactating guinea pigs. Recommended daily feeding: 1/8 cup pellets alongside unlimited grass hay.

Materials & Quality

Materials information not specified.

Safety & Care

Safety & Care

• For mature guinea pigs over 6 months old only
• Not intended for growing, gestating, or lactating guinea pigs; use Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food for those life stages
• Feed 1/8 cup pellets daily alongside unlimited fresh grass hay
• Fresh grass hay (such as Western Timothy, Orchard, Oat, or Botanical grass hays) should be provided in addition to pellets for natural fiber
• If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, consult your veterinarian or Oxbow for tailored feeding advice
• When transitioning to this food, gradually mix with current food over 4 weeks:
- Week 1: 3 parts current food + 1 part new food
- Week 2: 2 parts current food + 2 parts new food
- Week 3: 1 part current food + 3 parts new food
- Week 4: feed exclusively

Delivery Timeframes

Dispatch Time

The majority of orders are dispatched within 2 working days.

In some cases, delays may occur if we’re waiting on stock from slower suppliers, but we always aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your order has been handed over to the courier.

Estimated Delivery Times (from dispatch):

Main city hubs: 1–3 working days

Outlying areas: 3–5 working days

Remote areas: Up to 7 working days

Additional Info:

We deliver nationwide within South Africa.

Deliveries take place Monday–Friday during business hours.

Delivery times are estimates and may vary due to courier delays or location.

Please ensure your delivery address is correct to avoid delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age of guinea pig is this food designed for?

Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food is formulated for mature guinea pigs over six months old.

What are the main ingredients in this food?

The formula is made with high-fibre Oxbow Western Timothy hay as its base, combined with natural ingredients and no artificial preservatives, colours, or flavours.

What nutritional benefits does this food provide?

Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food provides:

100% of your pet's daily recommended vitamins and minerals
Stabilised Vitamin C
Prebiotics to support overall wellness
High-fibre nutrition to promote healthy digestion

How should I feed this product to my guinea pig?

Provide 1/8 cup of pellets daily alongside unlimited fresh grass hay as part of a balanced diet to ensure your guinea pig receives complete nutrition and natural fibre.

Who formulated this food?

Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food was formulated by veterinarians and nutritionists to ensure balanced adult guinea pig health and make daily feeding simple and reliable.