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Oxbow

Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe

Chinchillas · seeds · 1.36 kg

B

Overall score 77/100 · Good

Summary

Oxbow Essentials chinchilla. Timothy hay base, 25% fiber, low fat. Vet recommended.

Sub-scores

B Proteins
A Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
A Transparency
A Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Timothy hay, oats, vitamins A, D3 and E, calcium

  1. A Timothy hay fiber
  2. B Oat cereal
  3. A Vitamin A vitamin mineral
  4. A Vitamin D3 vitamin mineral
  5. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
14%
Crude fat
3%
Ash
7%
Fibre
25%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • Good protein quality
  • No undesirable additives detected
  • Transparent labelling (detailed percentages)
  • Balanced nutritional profile

Weaknesses

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe get?

Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe gets a grade of B (77/100), i.e. "good", on the PetFoodRate A to E scale. The grade combines five axes: protein quality, nutritional balance, absence of undesirable ingredients, labelling transparency and species suitability.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe?

Strengths: Good protein quality, No undesirable additives detected, Transparent labelling (detailed percentages), Balanced nutritional profile.

Is Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Deluxe a good fit for chinchillas?

On species suitability, this product scores A. It is broadly suited to the needs of chinchillas, as part of a balanced diet.

How does PetFoodRate rate seeds and pellets?

PetFoodRate grades every product from A to E independently and deterministically, from the ingredient list and analytical constituents, with no sponsored brands and no influence from affiliate links.