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product_id: 2994591
title: "Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food, Guinea Pig Pellets Made with Timothy Hay, Stabilized Vitamin C, Small Animal Pet Products, Small Animal Food Made in USA, High Fiber, 5 lb. Bag"
brand: "oxbow"
price: "₨1557"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Oxbow"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/2994591-essentials-young-guinea-pig-food-guinea-pig-pellets-made-timothy
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
---

# High-fiber Timothy hay base Protein & calcium for muscle & bone Made in USA, premium quality Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food, Guinea Pig Pellets Made with Timothy Hay, Stabilized Vitamin C, Small Animal Pet Products, Small Animal Food Made in USA, High Fiber, 5 lb. Bag

**Brand:** oxbow
**Price:** ₨1557
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Elevate your guinea pig’s growth game with every bite!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food, Guinea Pig Pellets Made with Timothy Hay, Stabilized Vitamin C, Small Animal Pet Products, Small Animal Food Made in USA, High Fiber, 5 lb. Bag by oxbow
- **How much does it cost?** ₨1557 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/2994591-essentials-young-guinea-pig-food-guinea-pig-pellets-made-timothy)

## Best For

- oxbow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted oxbow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Clean & Consistent:** Dust-free pellets keep cages cleaner and feeding hassle-free
- • **Vet-Approved Quality:** Trusted by experts to support digestion, immunity & development
- • **Proudly American-Made:** Crafted with domestically sourced ingredients for premium safety and quality
- • **Balanced Growth Formula:** Optimized nutrition with stabilized Vitamin C for thriving young guinea pigs
- • **Picky Eater’s Favorite:** Flavorful alfalfa pellets that even the fussiest piggies crave

## Overview

Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food is a 5 lb pelleted diet made from high-fiber Timothy hay and fortified with stabilized Vitamin C, protein, and calcium. Designed specifically for young, pregnant, and nursing guinea pigs, it supports balanced growth, strong muscles, and healthy digestion. Trusted by veterinarians and made in the USA, this dust-free, flavorful formula ensures complete nutrition that even picky eaters love.

## Description

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Review: Geriatric piggies love it! - I was told our pigs are now geriatric. They seem happy and healthy with no issues at almost 6. I hope they live a lot longer so I'm trying to give them all the good stuff. Lots of organic veggies, RO water, supplements and this Oxbow senior guinea pig food. I did give them the organic Oxbow the first part of their lives and still mix that into the senior food. They run around, demand all the stuff all the time and have tons of energy so something is working for them. They do seem to really love the Senior nuggets for some reason. They also love foraging foods and herbs and wheatgrass so I give them those too.
Review: Great, Everyday nutrition for guinea pigs - I've been using this guinea pig food for a little while now and I couldn't be happier with it. This food checks all the boxes for nutrition, quality and overall pet satisfaction. I love that it's made with Timothy Hay and my guinea pig goes absolutely crazy for this food. The quality is consistent and I haven't had any issues with crumbling or dust which helps keep their cage cleaner. I also appreciate that this is a trusted brand that focuses on small animal nutrition, not fillers or artificial ingredients.

## Features

- YOUNG GUINEA PIG FOOD: A pelleted diet made with alfalfa hay to provide high fiber, protein, calcium, and vitamin C; Formulated with key nutrients for balanced growth, healthy digestion, and complete nutrition for young, pregnant, and nursing guinea pigs
- SUPPORTS MUSCLE & BONE DEVELOPMENT: Protein-rich alfalfa hay pellets deliver high fiber, protein, and calcium to young guinea pigs; This fortified small animal feed supports balanced growth, strong muscles, & bone development during nursing and pregnancy
- PICKY EATER’S DELIGHT: Made with fresh alfalfa hay, these tasty uniform pellets appeal to even the pickiest young guinea pigs; The flavorful formula encourages eager eating while ensuring complete nutrition with high fiber, protein, calcium, and vitamin C
- VETERINARIAN RECOMMENDED: Trusted by animal health experts, these alfalfa hay pellets provide complete nutrition for young guinea pigs; With high fiber, protein, calcium, & vitamin C, this pelleted diet supports healthy growth, digestion, and development
- MADE IN THE USA: Proudly produced with quality, domestically sourced ingredients, these alfalfa hay pellets are fortified with essential nutrients; This trusted pelleted diet provides safe, complete nutrition for young guinea pigs during early stages

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00494HSP8 |
| ASIN  | B00494HSP8 |
| Age Range Description | Baby |
| Best Sellers Rank | #511 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #5 in Small Animal Food |
| Brand Name | Oxbow |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (13,164) |
| Date First Available | February 7, 2008 |
| Date First Available  | February 7, 2008 |
| Directions | Young (under six months), Pregnant/Nursing: Unlimited Feed in addition to unlimited grass hay. Alfalfa hay may be given in small quantities. *Please note that these are guidelines. If your guinea pig is overweight or underweight, please contact your veterinarian or Oxbow for more specific feeding information. Transitioning to a New Food: Week 1, mix 3 parts current food with 1 part new food. Week … |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.81 x 2.36 x 8.27 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.36 x 8.39 x 4.13 inches |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Item model number | 744845402802 |
| Item model number  | 744845402802 |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Manufacturer  | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Material | Other |
| Model Name | Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food - 5 lb |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 11.81 x 2.36 x 8.27 inches; 5 Pounds |
| Size | 5 Pound (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | large;small;medium |
| Style | Young |
| Target Audience Keyword | Dogs |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Baby
- **Brand:** Oxbow
- **Flavor:** Young
- **Item Form:** Pellet
- **Specific Uses For Product:** large;small;medium

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there wheat, oats, spelt or barley in this food?**
A: There is Wheat in it along with Alfalfa and soybean.

**Q: How long will this last 2 guinea pigs ? normal servings**
A: We have 3 Guinea pigs and it lasted about 6 weeks. It says to feed 1/8 cup /Guinea a day but I just throw a handful in their bowl and keep some in it. Always have Timothy grass available

**Q: I was sent this by accident instead of the adult rabbit food, Is it safe to feed my rabbit this?**
A: I know that a guinea pig cannot eat rabbit pellets but a rabbit CAN eat guinea pig pellets.

**Q: How long do cavies need to eat this food? At what age do you switch them to adult?**
A: I switched mine to adult food after about a year.  One source on the internet said they become adults at nine months.  But I did not know that at the time.  I don't think it hurt them to wait a few months after nine, though.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Geriatric piggies love it!
*by M***R on December 12, 2025*

I was told our pigs are now geriatric. They seem happy and healthy with no issues at almost 6. I hope they live a lot longer so I'm trying to give them all the good stuff. Lots of organic veggies, RO water, supplements and this Oxbow senior guinea pig food. I did give them the organic Oxbow the first part of their lives and still mix that into the senior food. They run around, demand all the stuff all the time and have tons of energy so something is working for them. They do seem to really love the Senior nuggets for some reason. They also love foraging foods and herbs and wheatgrass so I give them those too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, Everyday nutrition for guinea pigs
*by F***E on December 27, 2025*

I've been using this guinea pig food for a little while now and I couldn't be happier with it. This food checks all the boxes for nutrition, quality and overall pet satisfaction. I love that it's made with Timothy Hay and my guinea pig goes absolutely crazy for this food. The quality is consistent and I haven't had any issues with crumbling or dust which helps keep their cage cleaner. I also appreciate that this is a trusted brand that focuses on small animal nutrition, not fillers or artificial ingredients.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the 5yo piggie
*by E***M on January 14, 2026*

Great buy for the girl entering her senior years

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*Product available on Desertcart Seychelles*
*Store origin: SC*
*Last updated: 2026-02-13*