Critical Care for Herbivores™

Critical Care for Herbivores™ is a complete "assisted feeding" formula for herbivores that are not eating due to illness or surgery. Whether an animal's lack of appetite is a result of illness, post surgical recovery or pain, Critical Care plays an important nutritional role in the patient's recovery program.

Forage based fibre is necessary to encourage proper microbial growth in the digestive system of small herbivores. Timothy grass hay, the main component in Critical Care, provides the proper balance of forage based fibre and soluble carbohydrates needed to support the natural microbial population in the digestive system of small herbivores.

Why is Critical Care for Herbivores only available through veterinarians? Inappetence is normally a secondary symptom of an underlying health problem. Due to the likely compromised health of animals that are not eating, Critical Care for Herbivores™ is to be used under the supervision of a veterinarian and the guidance of Oxbow.

Feeding Directions
Mix one part dry powder to 1.5 parts warm water. Various methods of administration may require more water to be added. Feed 50 cc of mixed product per kilogram of body weight, divided between 4-6 feedings per day, to any herbivorous mammal or reptile.

Refrigerate any unused portion after mixing and use within 24 hours. Best results are achieved when small amounts are mixed at the time of each feeding.

This product is available in two natural flavours: Original (Aniseed); Apple/Banana

Resealable Pouch Sizes: 141 gm; 454 gm

Links to Additional Product Information:

Critical Care Brochure for Pet owners

Critical Care FAQ

Fine Grind Critical Care - Use Guidelines & Placement of Nasogastric Tubes in a Rabbit

Post Surgical Feeding, Deb Monks, Brisbane Bird and Exotics Veterinary Service

"Fortunately in Australia we now have access to the critical care feeding formula for herbivores used in North America and Europe, e. g., Oxbow’s Critical Care for Herbivores. This product comes highly recommended by the author." Dr. David Vella, North Shore Veterinary Specialist Centre, NSW

“The use of Critical Care™ has reduced the mortality rate among critically ill rabbit and guinea pig patients by at least 40%. I would not practice rabbit or guinea pig medicine without this product on my shelf.” Dr Gregory Rich, DVM, West Esplanade Animal Hospital, LA, USA

“Oxbow’s Critical Care™ has saved so many patients with GI Stasis. I have had a lot of patients referred to me that did not get better until they started on a diet of Critical Care. The clients are so grateful.” Aubert Fitch, DVM, Glastonbury Veterinary Hospital, CT, USA

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein              min          16.00%
Crude fat                      min          3.20%
Crude fiber                   min           21.00%
Crude fiber                   max         25.00%
Calcium                        min          0.40%
Calcium                        max           0.60%
Phosphorus                 min           0.25%
Iron                               ppm       184
Copper                         ppm          5
Zinc                               ppm        64
Niacin                           mg/kg        42
Vitamin A                     IU/kg        12,000
Vitamin B12                mg/kg       50
Vitamin D                    IU/kg        660
Vitamin E                    mg/kg       110
Vitamin C                    mg/g         10
Digestible Energy      kcal/g        2.69