Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food – Complete Daily Diet with Vitamins & Minerals, High-Fiber Uniform Pellets for Balanced Nutrition, Vet-Formulated Small Animal Food, 15 lb, Made in USA
$49.99
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Give your hamster or gerbil the nutrition they deserve with Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food, a veterinarian-formulated diet designed for balance, consistency, and everyday health. Unlike seed mixes that encourage selective eating, this uniform pellet formula ensures every bite delivers the same level of vitamins, minerals, and fiber for complete small animal nutrition. Crafted with high-fiber timothy hay, stabilized Vitamin C, antioxidants, and chelated minerals, Oxbow Essentials supports digestive health, immune strength, and long-term vitality in all breeds of pet hamsters and gerbils. Prebiotics promote gut balance while natural plant-based ingredients fuel steady energy without excess sugars or fillers. Designed for hamsters and gerbils at all life stages, this daily food aids in healthy weight maintenance, proper dental wear, and improved nutrient absorption. The pellets are made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, giving pet parents confidence in the purity of every serving. Versatile and easy to feed, Oxbow Essentials can be used as a primary daily diet for hamsters and gerbils or combined with supplemental fresh foods for variety. Each batch is carefully crafted in the USA under strict quality standards, making it a trusted choice for pet owners and veterinarians worldwide. Whether you’re looking for hamster pellets, gerbil food, or a vet-approved small animal diet, Oxbow delivers a formula that meets the nutritional needs of your pets while supporting instinctual foraging and healthy eating habits. With over 30 years of expertise in small pet care, Oxbow remains committed to providing science-backed diets that enhance both wellness and enrichment. Support your pet’s digestive system, immune defense, and long-term vitality with this premium hamster and gerbil food.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 21.5 x 15.5 x 3.5 inches; 15 Pounds
Item model number : 744845302065
Date First Available : October 30, 2013
Manufacturer : Oxbow Animal Health LLC
ASIN : B00GB108WC
Best Sellers Rank: #9,168 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #74 in Small Animal Food
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COMPLETE DAILY NUTRITION: Balanced hamster and gerbil food pellets deliver essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants in every bite, preventing selective feeding while promoting immune health and long-term small animal vitality.
HIGH-FIBER HAMSTER & GERBIL FORMULA: Made with timothy hay and wholesome plant ingredients, this hamster and gerbil food supports digestive health, balanced gut motility, and steady energy, helping small pets thrive with consistent daily nutrition.
VETERINARIAN-FORMULATED: Designed by exotic animal veterinarians and nutritionists, this uniform hamster and gerbil diet ensures balanced nutrients, healthy energy, and science-backed consistency without artificial flavors or preservatives.
DIGESTIVE & IMMUNE SUPPORT: Includes prebiotics for gut balance, stabilized Vitamin C, and antioxidants for immune defense, making Essentials Hamster and Gerbil food a reliable, premium source of daily nutrition for active, growing or adult pets.
USA-MADE QUALITY: Proudly crafted in the United States under the strictest quality standards, this hamster and gerbil food delivers consistent, high-quality daily nutrition trusted by veterinarians & pet parents to support the long-term wellness of pets.
Customers say
Customers find this hamster and gerbil food to be of high quality, loaded with vitamins and minerals, and lasting a long time. They consider it good value for money and report that their pets stay healthy while eating it. However, there are mixed experiences with hamster eating habits – while some say their pets love eating it, others report their pets won’t eat it. Moreover, opinions on hamster health are divided, with some saying it’s not good for hamsters. Additionally, the smell receives mixed reactions, with some saying it smells good while others find it bad.
13 reviews for Oxbow Essentials Hamster and Gerbil Food – Complete Daily Diet with Vitamins & Minerals, High-Fiber Uniform Pellets for Balanced Nutrition, Vet-Formulated Small Animal Food, 15 lb, Made in USA
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Cheyface3 –
Amazing
Best food i have ever fed my Gerbil. She eats all of it and is a great healthy option without all the needed fats. Very fresh and has a nice reseal. Exactly as shown. For one Gerbil i would guess it would last around 2 or 3 months (First time buying so not too sure, but definitely lasts).
Christy C. –
Quality hamster food
My hamsters love this food and it is a healthy option for them, better than the seed mix by far!
Douglas Smith –
Healthy donuts for your little friend
We have ordered this many times now. It seems to be the food of choice, minus lettuce, for the S’more’s, our Hamster. She will eat other things, but this is what she prefers which is nice, because I feel it gives her a well balanced diet. On a side note, my son enjoys watching her eat them because it make it look like she is eating donuts.
Venay –
Good product for my hamster
My hamster loves this Brand and this is the only Brandon I use for my hamster. Itâs healthy for the hamsters and other small animals are well. The size is is average however itâs only half fool which is a number. My hamster health is great due to this product and I noticed that her fur is more softer. The color is green and it looks like a cheerio! When it gets wet it doesnât soak up which is good when the water is dripping after my hamster uses it.
ari –
Love
My hamster absolutely loves to use she loves to pack her cheeks full and then hide them so I’ll give her more. their hard good ingredients
Eliyahu C. –
Great for My Mice – Kibble Size is Appropriate for Mice – Also My Mice Accept it as Food
The other Oxbow kibbles that are labeled as being formulated for mice are not appropriate for mice, since the kibbles are so huge. Also my mice do not accept the formula as food, they would not even nibble on the other Oxbow Mouse/Young Rat kibbles. These kibbles are a different formula, I just wanted to point out that I’ve already tried the other Oxbow formulas, that are specifically for mice. The Oxbow Mouse formulas are huge and do not attract my mice and they’re not suitable.That said – this is not the same formula. These Oxbow kibbles may be formulated for gerbils and hamsters, but my mice eagerly take them as both treats and as feed. The kibbles are small enough for a mouse to carry it in its mouth. The size is about 1/4 the size of the mouse’s head. The kibbles are not flake like but they are more shaped in the form of a doughnut or a “Cheerio.”I am able to break most of the kibbles in half with my fingers, to feed them by hand. Also their stool seems much more solid and healthier after being fed on these kibbles. They’re gaining weight. They do not get tired of eating these kibbles.I would like Oxbow to produce a dedicated mouse chow that has appropriate sized kibbles and formulated specifically for mice, and that mice are eager for; till then this is a really great substitute.Four stars (as a mouse chow that is). If this were a specific mouse chow I would give it five stars. The kibbles could be a tad smaller for mice, but they’re still acceptable, the mice can easily take it in their jaws and carry it away to a corner for consumption.Thanks Oxbow.
John Marshall –
Great product and price
My hamster loves this stuff!
Amazon Customer –
My hamster loves it!
My Chinese dwarf hamster does great with this food. He’s had it his whole life and so far lived over a year now. He is a healthy happy little guy!
Jan –
Meinem Hamster schmeckt das Futter leider gar nicht und er isst lieber überhaupt nichts, als er etwas davon anrührt.
Evelyn –
Comida de muy buena calidad, a mi hámster le vuelve loca. La composición es natural y se adapta completamente a las necesidades del animal para que no les falte de nada. La verdad es que la recomiendo muchÃsimo, vuestras mascotas os lo van a agradecer.
Gessica –
Si, piace molto , l’ho preso per un’amica che ha 2 criceti, dice che ne vanno matti.
Martin S –
à la maison j’ai 4 gerbeilles, 2 hamster. Ãa me revenait cher d’acheter un petit sac à l’animalerie. Avec ce grand format je suis comblé en plus il se referme grâce à une fermeture style Ziploc.
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