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product_id: 48783062
title: "Critical Care Herbivore - Nutritionally Complete Feeding Assist Formula for Small Animals & Pets - Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind Papaya (100g)"
brand: "oxbow"
price: "$111.21"
currency: USD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/48783062-critical-care-herbivore-nutritionally-complete-feeding-assist-formula-for-small
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region: Ecuador
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# High fiber, plant-based formula Powdered mix, just add water Fine grind for easy syringe feeding Critical Care Herbivore - Nutritionally Complete Feeding Assist Formula for Small Animals & Pets - Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind Papaya (100g)

**Brand:** oxbow
**Price:** $111.21
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌱 Nourish small heroes with every scoop — because critical care should never compromise on quality!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Critical Care Herbivore - Nutritionally Complete Feeding Assist Formula for Small Animals & Pets - Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind Papaya (100g) by oxbow
- **How much does it cost?** $111.21 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- oxbow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted oxbow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Feeding:** Ultra-fine powder flows smoothly through small feeding tubes (as tiny as 5 Fr) or syringes for stress-free administration.
- • **Fiber-Powered Recovery:** High fiber content promotes digestive health and appetite stimulation without added sugars or preservatives.
- • **Natural Goodness Inside:** Enriched with wholesome ingredients like Timothy Grass Meal, Papaya, and Pineapple for enhanced palatability and nutrition.
- • **Trusted Lifesaver Formula:** Clinically favored by pet owners for critical care and malnutrition recovery — because your small pet deserves the best.
- • **Tailored for Tiny Herbivores:** Specifically designed for small and young herbivores, ensuring gentle, effective nutrition support.

## Overview

Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind is a nutritionally complete, high-fiber powdered formula designed for small herbivores of all life stages. Its ultra-fine texture allows easy feeding via syringes or nasogastric tubes as small as 5 Fr, making it ideal for emergency and recovery nutrition. Free from added sugars and preservatives, it combines natural ingredients like Timothy Grass Meal, Papaya, and Pineapple to support appetite stimulation and digestive health, trusted by thousands of pet owners for critical care feeding.

## Description

Product Description Some recovery and emergency cases require added versatility when it comes to delivering critical nutrition. Critical Care Fine Grind contains the same essential nutrition as Critical Care, but in a finer particle size made to flow easily through nasogastric feeding tubes as small as 5 Fr. Because of its smaller particle size, Critical Care Fine Grind is ideal for use with small and young patients. Indications Malnutrition in small hebivores Ingredients All-Natural Directions The following steps are recommended for using the Oxbow Critical Care Fine Grind: 1. Open the bag. 2. Add water according to the instructions on the packaging or product description to achieve the desired consistency. 3. Stir well, distribute powder formula evenly. 4. Carefully offer the animal. Safety Warning See product for details.

Review: A Guinea PIg Life Saver - Oxbow Critical Care is an important thing to have when you have ill pets. It has been literally a life-saver for my elderly guinea pig. She has been on it since November, and she seems to be keeping on an even keel. When an animal doesn't feed, this is a marvellous thing to syringe feed. Some guinea pigs will take it off the spoon, you are lucky if yours does. Mine loves it mixed with warm water and fed from a syringe. Everyone with guinea pigs should have a packet of this for times when illness strikes. I can't recommend it enough.
Review: Better than the original one in green - The green one smelled of liquorice and both my piggies that weren’t well hated it. It was hard to syringe as well as the bits were bigger. This brown pack smells lovely, somehow like bananas, and is very fine, it’s easy to use, even with my 1ml syringe. Best bit is, after the first time feeding it to my little guinea pig, he loved it so much that his second feeding I left it in a bowl and he lapped it all up without me having to stress him out by force feeding. THUMBS UP! They’re so expensive to waste. So I highly recommend this instead of the original in green!

## Features

- Designed specifically to support the needs of small herbivores
- Powdered formula - just add water
- High in fiber, no added sugar
- High palatability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004W78400 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Age range (description) | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Preservative-Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Plant-Based |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Additive-Free |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Fiber |
| Best Sellers Rank | 68,064 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 707 in Small Animal Food |
| Brand | Oxbow |
| Brand Name | Oxbow |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,585 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Flavour | Unflavoured |
| Item Form | Powder |
| Item Type Name | Critical Care Herbivore |
| Item Weight | 100 g |
| Item form | Powder |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Wheat Germ, Flaxseed, Papaya, Pineapple |
| Special ingredients | Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Wheat Germ, Flaxseed, Papaya, Pineapple |
| Specific Uses For Product | Appetite Stimulation, Digestive Health |
| Specific uses for product | Appetite Stimulation, Digestive Health |
| UPC | 798256227165 744845701103 764999872252 771948746427 744845931241 802696519831 781163063810 744845965000 |
| Unit Count | 100.0 Grams |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Oxbow
- **Flavour:** Unflavoured
- **Item form:** Powder
- **Specific uses for product:** Appetite Stimulation, Digestive Health

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: does this have the anise smell to it, or is it different**
A: Hi, I don't recall it having any type of anise smell. I no longer use it & just use my blender to grind down their own nuggets & mix it with fresh parsley, grass of whatever their favourite green is, with some warm water & probiotic powder & it does the job great. Its cheaper & more convenient too.

**Q: Does this come with a syringe?**
A: It doesn’t come with a syringe. I got the small syringes for it online, after the ones from the vets ran out.

**Q: How long does one pack last? Thanks**
A: Depends on what animal you're feeding & how many feeds a day. My Guinea only needs "Top up" feeds so I only make up 1/2 a tablespoon of critical care a day & our packs last well over a month ! The packet says to feed 3tabs per1kg of body weight a day if they are not eating at all but I've never known a rabbit or guinea to accept that much! Even at that amount I would think a pack would last well over a week. Hope that helps a bit

**Q: How do you feed this to Rabbit? Do you add to food?**
A: No normally it is mixed with water and syringe fed carefully by mouth. Vets like it because it mixes well with water and can easily be administered
Or even tube fed (a veterinary task only). Consult your vet if your rabbit had been off food for longer than12-24hours. Often this can mean a serious issue which requires urgent veterinary intervention to save the rabbit e.g. Overgrown teeth , intestinal blockage or impaction with hair or food.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Guinea PIg Life Saver
*by M***D on 14 February 2012*

Oxbow Critical Care is an important thing to have when you have ill pets. It has been literally a life-saver for my elderly guinea pig. She has been on it since November, and she seems to be keeping on an even keel. When an animal doesn't feed, this is a marvellous thing to syringe feed. Some guinea pigs will take it off the spoon, you are lucky if yours does. Mine loves it mixed with warm water and fed from a syringe. Everyone with guinea pigs should have a packet of this for times when illness strikes. I can't recommend it enough.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than the original one in green
*by B***F on 12 April 2019*

The green one smelled of liquorice and both my piggies that weren’t well hated it. It was hard to syringe as well as the bits were bigger. This brown pack smells lovely, somehow like bananas, and is very fine, it’s easy to use, even with my 1ml syringe. Best bit is, after the first time feeding it to my little guinea pig, he loved it so much that his second feeding I left it in a bowl and he lapped it all up without me having to stress him out by force feeding. THUMBS UP! They’re so expensive to waste. So I highly recommend this instead of the original in green!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perky piggy
*by A***E on 4 November 2019*

I use the oxbow critical care for my elderly guinea pig Ronny to keep his weight up and to give him a little more energy. He didn't like it at first, so l mixed a little with some apple sauce baby food, till he got used to it from the syringe. He loves it now and is even popcorning! Reggie wants it too, but certainly doesn't need it being 4yrs younger and 2 X heavier than Ron!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore, Fine Grind, Emergency Rabbit & Guinea Pig Food, Natural Papaya Flavor, Veterinary Formula, Critical Care Herbivore, Assist Feeding Formula for Pets, 100 gram bag
- Oxbow Animal Health Natural Science Digestive Support, High Fiber Supplement for Rabbit & Guinea Pig, Made with Timothy Hay, Includes Chicory Root, Ginger Root, Chamomile, Made in USA, 4.2 oz Bag

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*Last updated: 2026-02-08*