Description
Oxbow Critical Care Anise Herbivore Dry Food for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
Oxbow Critical Care Anise is a powdered herbivore recovery food for rabbits and guinea pigs that are eating poorly after illness or surgery. It is built on timothy grass, so it stays high in fibre and low in carbohydrate while giving a weak pet the calories it needs. Mix it with warm water and feed it by syringe, spoon, bowl or as a top dressing. The 141g pack is ₹1,378. No prescription required.
Oxbow Critical Care Anise Herbivore at a glance
Product
Oxbow Critical Care Anise Herbivore Dry Food
What it is
A powdered recovery food for herbivores (add warm water, then feed)
Suitable for
Rabbits, guinea pigs and other herbivorous mammals; the label also gives a reptile amount
Flavour
Anise
Main base
Timothy grass meal, with added vitamins, minerals and prebiotics
Pack size and price
141g, ₹1,378
Energy
2,660 kcal/kg, about 24 kcal per tablespoon
Prescription
No prescription required
How herbivore recovery food works
Rabbits and guinea pigs need fibre moving through the gut all day, which is why a balanced rabbit diet is built on hay. When they stop eating, the gut slows down and they weaken fast. A herbivore recovery food like this one gives complete nutrition in a form you can feed by hand, so the gut keeps working while your pet recovers. It is a short-term feeding aid, not a replacement for hay.
When to use Oxbow Critical Care for rabbits
Oxbow Critical Care for rabbits is used when a rabbit is eating too little after illness, dental work or surgery
Oxbow Critical Care for guinea pigs follows the same idea for cavies that are off their food or losing weight
Hand-feeding support while a pet is learning to eat again
Use it on your vet’s advice if your pet has stopped eating completely, and read our rabbit care guide to know the early warning signs
Benefits of recovery food for rabbits
As a recovery food for rabbits and a recovery food for guinea pigs, it is high in fibre and low in carbohydrate, in line with a herbivore’s digestive needs
Flexible feeding: tube, syringe, spoon, bowl or sprinkled over food
Added vitamin C, which guinea pigs cannot make on their own (see our guinea pig diet guide)
Prebiotics (inulin and yeast) to support gut health
No artificial preservatives; mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract are used instead
Timothy hay-based recovery food: ingredients
This timothy hay-based recovery food lists timothy grass meal, soybean hulls, oat groats, wheat middlings, soybean meal, wheat germ, soybean oil and flaxseed. Papaya, pineapple and a little cane molasses add flavour. It also has amino acids (DL-methionine, L-glutamine), prebiotics, chelated minerals and a full vitamin pack. Note the soy and wheat if your pet is sensitive.
High-fibre recovery food for herbivores: guaranteed analysis
Crude protein
17% minimum
Crude fat
5% minimum
Crude fibre
21% minimum, 26% maximum
Moisture / Ash
10% maximum each
Calcium
0.60% to 0.80%
Phosphorus
0.40% minimum
Vitamin A / D3 / E
10,000 / 900 / 190 IU/kg minimum
Vitamin C
1,500 mg/kg minimum
That fibre range makes it a high-fibre recovery food for herbivores that still tastes good enough to accept.
Feeding recovery food for guinea pigs: how to mix and how much
These are the label’s general guidelines for Oxbow Critical Care Anise instructions. Shake the pack well. Mix 1 part food with 2 parts warm water to the thickness you need (thinner for a syringe, thicker for a spoon or bowl). Give herbivorous mammals 3 tablespoons per kg of body weight in a day, split into 4 to 6 feedings unless your vet says otherwise. One tablespoon is about 9g. Keep fresh water available at all times.
A 1kg guinea pig works out to about 27g a day, so the 141g pack lasts roughly 5 days at the full amount
A 2.5kg rabbit works out to about 67g a day, so the pack lasts a little over 2 days
Mix a fresh batch for each feeding and throw away any mix older than 24 hours
Your vet may set a different amount for your pet; follow that
What if you miss a feeding of Oxbow Critical Care recovery food
If you miss a feeding of Oxbow Critical Care recovery food, give the next one on time. Do not double the portion to catch up, because a sudden large meal can upset a weak gut. Spread the day’s total across the remaining feedings and keep fresh water and hay available. If your pet has gone many hours without eating, call your vet.
If your pet will not take Oxbow Critical Care for guinea pigs
Some pets refuse it at first. Try a slightly thicker or thinner mix, warm it a little, or offer it from a spoon instead of a syringe. You can also sprinkle it over fresh greens or hay. Never force a large syringe into the mouth; give small amounts at the side of the mouth and let your pet swallow between squirts. If refusal continues, speak to your vet.
Safety and storage for Anise critical care food
Oxbow Critical Care Anise is not a long-term diet: hay, fresh greens and a regular rabbit food pellet should remain the base once your pet recovers
A rabbit that stops eating or passing droppings is an emergency, so see a vet the same day
Contains soy and wheat; stop and check with a vet if you see loose stools, itching or swelling
Feed slowly in small amounts to avoid choking or inhaling the mix
Store the dry pack in a cool, dry place and reseal it well, especially in the heat and humidity of the monsoon
The shelf life of the unopened pack is not listed on the page; check the label
Quick tips for feeding Oxbow Critical Care
Warm the water, not the mix, to make it smell stronger
Weigh your pet daily during recovery
Feed in a quiet room away from other pets
Keep a syringe just for feeding
Note the date you opened the pack
Fact box: Oxbow Critical Care Anise 141g
Product
Oxbow Critical Care Anise Herbivore Dry Food
Brand
Oxbow
Pack
141g
Suitable for
Rabbits, guinea pigs and other herbivores
Mix ratio
1 part food to 2 parts warm water
Daily amount (mammals)
3 tablespoons per kg of body weight, in 4 to 6 feedings
Metabolizable energy
2,660 kcal/kg
Prescription
No prescription required
Shelf life
Not listed on the page; check the pack label
Buy Oxbow Critical Care Anise online from Supertails
Genuine Oxbow product, shipped sealed
No prescription required
Fast delivery across India
Questions about feeding? Supertails customer support can help
Other Oxbow recovery and digestive options
Oxbow Critical Care Apple and Banana (₹1,378): the same recovery food in a fruit flavour, for pets that refuse anise
Oxbow Natural Science Digestive Support (₹1,093): a daily gut-support supplement, not a recovery feed
Oxbow Western Timothy Hay (425g, ₹732): the everyday fibre your pet should return to
Help your rabbit or guinea pig get back on its paws. Get Oxbow Critical Care Anise India delivery from Supertails at ₹1,378, and keep a pack at home before you need it. No prescription required.
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Oxbow Critical Care Anise questions answered
Is Oxbow Critical Care Anise safe for guinea pigs?
Yes, it is made for herbivores and the Oxbow Critical Care Anise Herbivore formula includes added vitamin C, which guinea pigs need. It is a short-term recovery feed, not a daily diet. Follow the label amount, or your vet’s advice if they set a different one, and keep unlimited hay available.
What are the Oxbow Critical Care Anise instructions for mixing?
Mix 1 part powder with 2 parts warm water and shake or stir until smooth. Use more water for a syringe and less for a spoon or bowl. Make a fresh batch at each feeding and discard any mix older than 24 hours. Always keep fresh water available.
How much Oxbow Critical Care for rabbits should I feed in a day?
The label suggests 3 tablespoons per kg of body weight daily for herbivorous mammals, split into 4 to 6 feedings. One tablespoon is about 9g, so a 2kg rabbit would get roughly 54g in a day. Your vet may change this amount depending on your rabbit’s condition and appetite.
What is the difference between Anise and Apple and Banana?
The difference is flavour. Both Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore flavours are herbivore recovery food, so choose the one your pet accepts more readily. If your pet turns away from anise, try the fruit flavour. Check the pack label of each for its exact ingredient list.
Can a healthy rabbit or guinea pig eat this every day?
It is not meant to be a regular diet. Oxbow Critical Care recovery food is for pets that are eating poorly after illness or surgery. Healthy rabbits and guinea pigs should live on unlimited hay, fresh greens, and a measured pellet, with this kept as a backup.
Where can I buy Oxbow Critical Care Anise in India?
You can buy Oxbow Critical Care Anise online on Supertails, where the 141g pack is ₹1,378 with delivery across India. It is genuine Oxbow stock and no prescription is required. Order a pack ahead of time so it is at home when your pet needs it.
