Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Apple Banana

Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Apple Banana

Crafted with the collaboration of top exotic veterinarians and nutritionists, Oxbow's Critical Care Herbivore Apple Banana stands as the gold standard in recovery nutrition for herbivores facing nutritional deficiencies from illness or surgery. Formulated to mimic the natural diet of small herbivores, this innovative formula contains high-fibre timothy hay alongside essential nutrients, fostering optimal gut health and digestion. Whether aiding in post-surgical recovery or supporting animals experiencing appetite loss due to illness or pain, Critical Care plays a pivotal role in the recuperative journey. Developed in response to veterinary demand at the 1999 International Conference on Exotics, it has since become the preferred choice for leading exotic animal practices worldwide, boasting a track record of successful use across various species including rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, and marsupials.

Key Benefits:

• Easily mixed powdered formula for customized consistency
• Versatile application: tube, syringe, spoon, bowl, or as a top dressing
• High fibre content with low carbohydrates for balanced nutrition
• Includes chelated minerals and prebiotics for optimal absorption
• Free from refined sugars, artificial preservatives, or simple carbohydrates
• Highly digestible and palatable for easy consumption
• Features stabilized Vitamin C for enhanced nutritional support
• Apple Banana Flavor for added palatability

Pack Size:

• 141g
• 454g

Ingredients:

Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Wheat Germ, Xanthan Gum, Calcium Chloride, Cane Molasses, Salt, Potassium Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Soybean Oil, Magnesium Sulfate, Papaya, Pineapple, Limestone, Natural Flavor, Oat Groats, Wheat Middlings, Yeast Culture (dehydrated), Vitamin E Supplement, Choline Chloride, Zinc Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Selenium Yeast, Vitamin A Supplement, Folic Acid, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Copper Proteinate, Riboflavin Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Biotin, Manganous Oxide, Thiamin Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Sodium Selenite, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium Iodate.

Guaranteed Analysis:	Additives:
Crude Protein (min) 16.00%	Vitamin A (min) 19,000 IU/kg
Crude Fat (min) 3.00%	Vitamin D3 (min) 900 IU/kg
Crude Fiber (min) 21.00%	Vitamin E 190 (min) IU/kg
Crude Fiber (max) 26.00%	Vitamin B12 (min) 13 mcg/kg
Moisture (max) 10.00%	Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min) 10,000 mg/kg
Ash (max) 10.00%	Niacin (min) 60 mg/kg Iron (min) 300 mg/kg
Calcium (min) 0.40%	Zinc (min) 100 mg/kg
Calcium (max) 0.60%	Copper (min) 18 mg/kg
Phosphorus (min) 0.20%
Metabolized Energy 24 kcal/tbsp

How to Use:

1. Before use, ensure to shake the product well.
2. Mix 1 part Critical Care with 2 parts warm water until reaching the desired consistency. Adjust water volume based on your preferred feeding method.
3. For herbivorous mammals, administer 3 tablespoons per kilogram of body weight daily (1 Tbsp 9 grams). Divide into 4-6 feedings unless otherwise directed by your veterinarian.
4. For herbivorous reptiles, use 1 Tbsp per kilogram of body weight daily.
5. Ensure water is accessible to the animal at all times.
6. Prepare fresh mixture at each feeding session and discard any unused portion after 24 hours.
7. Store the product in a cool, dry place.

Suitable for:

• Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils, Chinchillas, Degus, Hamsters, Mice, Rats, Prairie Dogs, Tortoises, and Iguanas.