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Oxbow

Essentials Adult Rat

Hamsters · seeds ·

C

Overall score 58/100 · Average

Summary

Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat. Real product, estimated composition.

Sub-scores

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

Composition analysed

Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat

  1. B Oat cereal
  2. B Barley cereal
  3. B Peas cereal
  4. A Vitamin E vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
15%
Crude fat
4%
Ash
6%
Fibre
4%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • No undesirable additives detected

Weaknesses

  • Low protein quality
  • Limited composition transparency

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Frequently asked questions

What score does Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat get?

Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat gets a grade of C (58/100), i.e. "average", 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 Adult Rat?

Strengths: No undesirable additives detected. Weaknesses: Low protein quality, Limited composition transparency.

Is Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat a good fit for hamsters?

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

How does PetFoodRate rate seeds and pellets?

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