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Oxbow Essentials

Guinea Pig Adult

Guinea pigs · kibble · 2.27 kg

A

Overall score 88/100 · Excellent

Summary

Reference pellets for guinea pigs. Timothy hay first (40%), high fiber, stabilized vitamin C — essential as guinea pigs can't synthesize it.

Sub-scores

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

Composition analysed

Timothy hay (40%), alfalfa, beet pulp, flaxseed oil, vitamin A, stabilized vitamin C

  1. A Timothy hay 40% fiber
  2. B Alfalfa fiber
  3. B Beet pulp fiber
  4. A Flaxseed oil fat
  5. A Vitamin A vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
14%
Crude fat
3%
Ash
6%
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 Guinea Pig Adult get?

Oxbow Essentials Guinea Pig Adult gets a grade of A (88/100), i.e. "excellent", 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 Guinea Pig Adult?

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

Is Oxbow Essentials Guinea Pig Adult a good fit for guinea pigs?

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

How does PetFoodRate rate dry food?

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.