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product_id: 11101398
title: "Critical Care Herbivore, Fine Grind, Emergency Rabbit & Guinea Pig Food, Made with Timothy Hay, Natural Papaya Flavor, Assist Feeding Formula for Pets, 100 gram bag"
brand: "oxbow"
price: "VT6709"
currency: VUV
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reviews_count: 11
category: "Oxbow"
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# Vet-formulated timothy hay base Natural papaya flavor with digestive enzymes Fine grind flows through 5 Fr feeding tubes Critical Care Herbivore, Fine Grind, Emergency Rabbit & Guinea Pig Food, Made with Timothy Hay, Natural Papaya Flavor, Assist Feeding Formula for Pets, 100 gram bag

**Brand:** oxbow
**Price:** VT6709
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐰 Emergency nutrition that saves lives — be the hero your small herbivore deserves!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Critical Care Herbivore, Fine Grind, Emergency Rabbit & Guinea Pig Food, Made with Timothy Hay, Natural Papaya Flavor, Assist Feeding Formula for Pets, 100 gram bag by oxbow
- **How much does it cost?** VT6709 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11101398-critical-care-herbivore-fine-grind-emergency-rabbit-and-guinea-pig)

## 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

- • **Clean & Safe Support:** No refined sugars, artificial preservatives, or fillers—pure, gentle nutrition to safely transition pets back to normal diets.
- • **Gut-Healthy High Fiber:** Low-carb, high-fiber formula supports natural gut motility and digestive comfort for delicate herbivore digestion.
- • **Palatable Papaya Power:** Infused with natural papaya flavor and enzymes to enhance acceptance and aid protein breakdown during recovery.
- • **Effortless Feeding Flow:** Ultra-fine grind designed to smoothly pass through syringes and feeding tubes, minimizing stress during emergency feedings.
- • **Vet-Backed Recovery Nutrition:** Formulated by exotic animal vets for balanced, stabilized vitamin C and chelated minerals to restore strength.

## Overview

Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind is a vet-formulated, high-fiber emergency feeding formula designed for rabbits, guinea pigs, and small herbivores. Its finely ground texture ensures easy syringe or tube feeding, while natural papaya flavor and stabilized vitamin C support digestive health and recovery. Free from artificial additives, this low-carb formula promotes gut motility and nutrient absorption, making it an essential must-have for any pet emergency or recovery kit.

## Description

When small pets face illness, recovery, or decreased appetite, proper nutrition is critical. Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore is a formula trusted by vets worldwide to support digestive health, recovery, & overall well-being in guinea pigs, rabbits, and other herbivores. This assist feeding formula is specially designed for herbivores that are unwilling or unable to eat their regular diets, providing balanced nutrition when they need it most. Made with premium Oxbow timothy hay, this high fiber, low carb rabbit recovery food formula is ideal for syringe feeding or tube feeding, ensuring essential fiber for herbivore gut health. It also contains stabilized Vitamin C for guinea pig vitamin c needs, making it an important part of a critical care guinea pig or critical care rabbit recovery plan. Each serving helps maintain normal GI motility while delivering energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Perfect for use as a part of your emergency food kit, pet first aid kit, or recovery kit, this formula supports pets during illness, dental problems, post-surgery, or other times when regular feeding isn't possible. It’s also excellent as a supplement for bunny essentials, rabbit essentials, and guinea pig supplies, providing peace of mind to owners and veterinary professionals alike. Whether you’re caring for guinea pigs, rabbits, or chinchillas, Oxbow delivers trusted quality. Keep Critical Care on hand alongside your Oxbow guinea pig food, Oxbow adult rabbit food, or Oxbow rabbit treats for a complete pet care solution. Enriched with papaya flavor, pets accept it more readily, taking stress out of feeding time. From guinea pig pellets and guinea pig treats to bunny pellets, bunny treats, and Oxbow rabbit food, Oxbow provides comprehensive nutrition for every stage. Keep Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore on hand to ensure you’re prepared with reliable support for your guinea pig essentials, rabbit supplies, and bunny supplies when your pet needs it most.

Review: A True Lifesaver for Small Herbivores — Worth Having on Hand - Oxbow Critical Care is one of those products I sincerely believe every rabbit, guinea pig, or small herbivore owner should keep in their emergency kit. When an animal isn’t eating on their own due to GI stasis, dental issues, illness, or post-surgical recovery, this can quite literally be a lifesaving product. The powder mixes easily with warm water to your desired consistency and works well for syringe feeding or bowl feeding. I appreciate that it’s timothy hay–based with essential vitamins and minerals, so it supports gut health while providing complete nutrition during recovery. The fiber content is exactly what you want when supporting a compromised digestive system. Palatability is also a big win here — even picky animals tend to accept it far better than expected, especially when warmed slightly or mixed to a smooth consistency. The resealable packaging helps keep it fresh, which is important since you may not use it daily. This is not meant to replace regular feeding long-term, but as a recovery or emergency support food, it’s unmatched. I’ve seen firsthand how valuable it is when time matters and an animal needs nutrition immediately Pros: High-quality, vet-recommended formula, easy to mix and syringe feed, supports digestive health, very appetizing to most small animals, essential to have on hand for emergencies, smells like a tropical green smoothie, large portions for the price, and varying hardness/thickness depending on the animals preference, and so much more! Cons: Should be fed as a directed and not as a daily food replacement, and hard to find in stock at times. Overall, Oxbow Critical Care absolutely earns its reputation. If you care for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or other herbivores, this is a must-have product you’ll be grateful to have when you need it most. Highly recommended. 🐰💚
Review: Absolute must have for rabbits - I’ve been running a rabbit rescue for a few years and this product has saved rabbit lives. Force feedings for rabbits with gastric stasis is always a pain, but this is the best product for it. Watering it down a little more than the instructions say is helpful for syringe feedings, following the instructions is fine if the rabbit can eat on its own. I would read and familiarize yourself with the ingredients on the back for educational purposes. For instance the use of papaya is for the proteolytic enzyme papain which helps break down proteins and fibers blocking the digestive tract. Similar to Bromelain in pineapple but with better efficacy further down the digestive tract which is where blockages normally occur. The rabbit in the photo is alive thanks to a combination of ringers and critical care. She got a hairball at the tail end of molting for the year even after brushing her coat.

## Features

- FINELY GROUND EMERGENCY FORMULA – Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind is a veterinary assist feeding formula designed for rabbits, guinea pigs, and small herbivores. Its fine texture flows easily through 5 Fr feeding tubes, syringes or spoon for recovery.
- COMPLETE VET-FORMULATED NUTRITION: Developed by exotic animal veterinarians and nutritionists, this rabbit and guinea pig recovery diet provides balanced daily nutrition with stabilized vitamin C, prebiotics, and chelated minerals to restore strength.
- HIGH-FIBER, LOW-CARB DESIGN: This high fiber emergency rabbit food is low in carbohydrates and sugars, supporting natural gut motility, digestive comfort, and nutrient absorption—ideal for guinea pigs, chinchillas, and herbivores with delicate digestion.
- VERSATILE FEEDING OPTIONS: Highly palatable and papaya flavored, this critical care syringe feeding formula can be offered via tube, syringe, spoon, or bowl, making it adaptable for emergency feeding, dental recovery, illness, or weaning small animals.
- SAFE RECOVERY STEP: Made without refined sugars, artificial preservatives, or fillers, this herbivore recovery food offers a safe, complete assist-feeding solution. Provides gentle support to transition pets back to normal diets while promoting healing.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004W78400 |
| ASIN  | B004W78400 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,193 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #4 in Reptile & Amphibian Food |
| Brand Name | Oxbow |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,243) |
| Date First Available | September 2, 2011 |
| Date First Available  | September 2, 2011 |
| Directions | As a general guideline, mix 1 part Critical Care Fine Grind® to 3 parts warm water. The volume of water may be adjusted to obtain optimal feeding consistency. Amounts are general guidelines and should be adjusted based on patient condition. Divide daily amount into 4-6 servings, or as indicated by your veterinarian. Critical Care Fine Grind is best utilized with feeding tubes, 5 French or larger, … |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7.5 x 2 x 5.25 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.76 x 5.16 x 0.87 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
| Item model number | 744845701103 |
| Item model number  | 744845701103 |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Manufacturer  | Oxbow Animal Health LLC |
| Material | Other |
| Model Name | Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind Papaya (100g) |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.5 x 2 x 5.25 inches; 3.52 ounces |
| Size | 3.53 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | Appetite Stimulation, Digestive Health |
| Target Audience Keyword | chinchillas, ferrets, gerbils, guinea-pigs, hamsters, mice, pot-bellied-pigs, rabbits, rats, reptile-and-amphibian-pets, rodents, small animals |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Oxbow
- **Flavor:** Papaya, Fine Grind
- **Item Form:** Powder
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Appetite Stimulation, Digestive Health

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the long term shelf life of this product (unmixed)?  I'd like to have some on hand in case of emergency.**
A: Basically you can keep it more than 12 months with no problem. My pet just got recovered of being with this amazing product, so... if I were you I would keep at least one in your house.

**Q: How long does this product stay good? Does keeping it in the refrigerator extend it's shelf-life? Thank you.**
A: Since this is a dehydrated product, I do not worry about shelf life.  As long as it remains dry, I believe it will be fine (will not spoil).  Some of the vitamins may loose potency, but other than that I believe It will be good for a long time.

**Q: Is this the anise flavored one?**
A: They no longer make the anise flavored one. They still did a year ago, but I bought more last week and wanted the anise flavored, but it's no  longer available. Now it's just apple-banana flavored, which is fine too.

**Q: can this be used as a hay replacer? if not what can be?**
A: I wouldn't recommend this as a daily hay replacer as hay is so important to a bunny.   Bunnies need to chew for digestion and to keep teeth from growing.   I would add this to his diet and still encourage him to eat hay.   As bunnies age they may have a problem with chewing due to dental issues.   This can be used to help with nutrition if that occurs.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A True Lifesaver for Small Herbivores — Worth Having on Hand
*by G***K on January 15, 2026*

Oxbow Critical Care is one of those products I sincerely believe every rabbit, guinea pig, or small herbivore owner should keep in their emergency kit. When an animal isn’t eating on their own due to GI stasis, dental issues, illness, or post-surgical recovery, this can quite literally be a lifesaving product. The powder mixes easily with warm water to your desired consistency and works well for syringe feeding or bowl feeding. I appreciate that it’s timothy hay–based with essential vitamins and minerals, so it supports gut health while providing complete nutrition during recovery. The fiber content is exactly what you want when supporting a compromised digestive system. Palatability is also a big win here — even picky animals tend to accept it far better than expected, especially when warmed slightly or mixed to a smooth consistency. The resealable packaging helps keep it fresh, which is important since you may not use it daily. This is not meant to replace regular feeding long-term, but as a recovery or emergency support food, it’s unmatched. I’ve seen firsthand how valuable it is when time matters and an animal needs nutrition immediately Pros: High-quality, vet-recommended formula, easy to mix and syringe feed, supports digestive health, very appetizing to most small animals, essential to have on hand for emergencies, smells like a tropical green smoothie, large portions for the price, and varying hardness/thickness depending on the animals preference, and so much more! Cons: Should be fed as a directed and not as a daily food replacement, and hard to find in stock at times. Overall, Oxbow Critical Care absolutely earns its reputation. If you care for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or other herbivores, this is a must-have product you’ll be grateful to have when you need it most. Highly recommended. 🐰💚

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute must have for rabbits
*by A***K on October 28, 2025*

I’ve been running a rabbit rescue for a few years and this product has saved rabbit lives. Force feedings for rabbits with gastric stasis is always a pain, but this is the best product for it. Watering it down a little more than the instructions say is helpful for syringe feedings, following the instructions is fine if the rabbit can eat on its own. I would read and familiarize yourself with the ingredients on the back for educational purposes. For instance the use of papaya is for the proteolytic enzyme papain which helps break down proteins and fibers blocking the digestive tract. Similar to Bromelain in pineapple but with better efficacy further down the digestive tract which is where blockages normally occur. The rabbit in the photo is alive thanks to a combination of ringers and critical care. She got a hairball at the tail end of molting for the year even after brushing her coat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best product for emergencies
*by C***L on February 4, 2025*

This is a miracle product, it saved my rabbit's life, I can not sing the praises of this product enough, I always recommend it to people who have small animals. I will always buy this and keep it in my emergency basket, one of my rabbits has a tendency to forget to drink water and as a result she becomes really lethargic. Every time it scares me, and every time I quickly whip this product out and use it on her. It's very simple to use, comes with straight forward instructions that are very easy to follow when your mind is all frantic and flustered. You just combine one of the packets with some water, and use a baby syringe to feed it to your rabbit. If your rabbit is very sick and is at the point that they will refuse food, you will have to force-feed this to them, and that is a little bit difficult, but It's something you have to do. It will save your rabbits' life. During the time I was feeding my sick rabbit, her cage mate came over and greedily licked the food off her chin. Rabbits clearly like the taste of this lol!

## 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: 2026-02-24*