Oxbow Animal Healthy Essentials Natural Pellets Senior Guinea Pig Food, 4-lb bag

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  • Contains all the right ingredients to help support your aging guinea pig.
  • Chock full of fiber to help boost your friend’s aging digestive system.
  • Offers 3 sources of antioxidants to stimulate mental and physical activity.
  • Ginger root, turmeric and chamomile work together to make your companion feel good.
  • Covers all of the daily recommended vitamins and minerals.

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About Oxbow Essentials Food Treats

Oxbow's Flagship Line

Oxbow's Essentials line is the diet that set the bar for today's small pet nutrition. There's a unique food for a variety of small animals—chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, mice, rats, hamsters and gerbils. These uniform pellets provide the right nutrients for each species with no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors.

Treats for Enrichment

In addition to their foods, Oxbow's healthy treats are rewarding for small animals and their owners. Simple Rewards are made with wholesome, natural ingredients like freeze-dried fruits and veggies, Timothy hay, and aromatic herbs. They're great for training, bonding or simply adding a little variety.

The Gold Standard of Small Pet Nutrition

An ideal small animal diet includes 20% fortified foods for herbivores and 75% for omnivores for essential vitamins and micronutrients. Oxbow's three fortified food lines are recommended by veterinarians worldwide because they're specially formulated to meet the unique needs of small animals—a true gold standard of nutrition.

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NATURAL SCIENCE: INDIVIDUALIZED NUTRITION

Adult guinea pigs and rabbits can benefit from individualized maintenance diets with novel ingredients for variety and long-strand fiber from three grass hays.

BENE TERRA: AWARD-WINNING ORGANIC FOOD

Gives rabbits and guinea pigs the nutrients they would find in their natural environment with ingredients that come from certified organic farmers.

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About Oxbow

Family-owned and operated, Oxbow is passionately committed to helping small animals lead longer, healthier lives. Grown by experts on Oxbow's family of farms, their formulas and life-staged diets have defined the way small animals are fed today. From plant to pet, Oxbow products meet the highest standards time and time again.

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2 Customer Questions

At what age is a guinea pig considered a senior?

Answer by Chewy • Mar 16, 2023
A guinea pig is often considered a senior when they are approximately 4 years old, but as each piggie is unique, it is difficult to anticipate how little or how long their lifespan will be.

What's the difference between the adult and senior formula?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 27, 2025
The senior recipe is made with 6 sources of high fiber ingredients to help support the aging digestive system, and also includes 3 sources of natural antioxidant ingredients to help support physical and mental vitality and activity.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Judy on Dec 3, 2025

Great product!

I trust all of Oxbow’s pet foods. But my guinea pig won’t eat this senior food after eating Oxbow Garden Select foods for five years.

I trust all of Oxbow’s pet foods. But my guinea pig won’t eat this senior food after eating Oxbow Garden Select foods for five years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rebecca on Jul 28, 2025

This stuff is amazing

I cannot believe the difference in my 5 year old guinea pig with this food compared to other cheaper foods. I initially got him this when he turned 4, then once

I cannot believe the difference in my 5 year old guinea pig with this food compared to other cheaper foods. I initially got him this when he turned 4, then once it was gone I got him another brand because this is pricey. His condition quickly went downhill on the cheaper food, his coat got dull, he was practically lifeless, he just wasn’t doing well at all and I thought his time was almost up. I wondered if it was the cheap food, so I got him this again. He rapidly improved, his coat got shiny again, he was much more active and just seemed better overall. Once that bag was gone, I once again got him cheaper food because money was tight. He quickly went downhill again. So I got him another bag of this, and once again it brought him back to life. He does not act like a senior piggy anymore after getting this food consistently for several bags now, he’s gotten stronger and can once again climb himself out of his cage, whereas before he’d lost the strength to do so. He’s active, alert, vibrant, you’d never guess he is 5 now. I’ll never get him another food again, it may be a lot more expensive than other brands, but if you want your senior piggies healthy & happy and continuing to live a long life, it’s totally worth it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Merideth on Nov 3, 2025

My boy loves this

My boy loves this brand and I switched him over to the senior food last year (he just turned 5 this summer). He loves it and eats it right up

My boy loves this brand and I switched him over to the senior food last year (he just turned 5 this summer). He loves it and eats it right up

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bernadette on Dec 22, 2025

Quality

My girl absolutely loves the taste and it's healthy for her which makes me happy

My girl absolutely loves the taste and it's healthy for her which makes me happy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Emily on Jul 14, 2025

My Holy Grail

I swear by Oxbow’s feed for all of my small pets, past and present. Their feed (plus proper care) are what I accredit my guinea pig’s longevity to. He’s turning

I swear by Oxbow’s feed for all of my small pets, past and present. Their feed (plus proper care) are what I accredit my guinea pig’s longevity to. He’s turning 10 this year and has no idea that he is. He still moves like he’s several years younger and everything about him is bright and healthy looking. There’s many good brands of feed out there, but Oxbow is the one I’ll always recommend first.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Joan on Sep 19, 2025

Large, convenient size

Her favorite, in the flavor she prefers, appropriate for her age and diet requirements, in a large size I like because I don’t need to order frequently.

Her favorite, in the flavor she prefers, appropriate for her age and diet requirements, in a large size I like because I don’t need to order frequently.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robert on Jul 2, 2025

Good nutrition

It pleases me that Oxbow made a special food geared specifically toward the elderly guinea pig. Makes me feel we are taking good care of her

It pleases me that Oxbow made a special food geared specifically toward the elderly guinea pig. Makes me feel we are taking good care of her

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Bryn on Jul 8, 2025

Norman loves these!

our guinea pig loves these wafers and it makes us happy to know he's getting the vitamin C he needs.

our guinea pig loves these wafers and it makes us happy to know he's getting the vitamin C he needs.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Neil on Jun 5, 2025

Guinea Pigs love it!

My piggies who are almost 5 years old have enjoyed eating this after period of adjustment. Now they eat it easily!

My piggies who are almost 5 years old have enjoyed eating this after period of adjustment. Now they eat it easily!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Phyllis on Apr 4, 2025
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Better for overweight gpig

I have a neutered male gpig. He is a bit overweight. Vet suggested I feed this to help get weight down a bit. He likes it, so win/win

I have a neutered male gpig. He is a bit overweight. Vet suggested I feed this to help get weight down a bit. He likes it, so win/win