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Oxbow Critical Care

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  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care - 141g
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care
Oxbow Critical Care
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care - 141g
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care
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  • Product Description

    The packaging of Critical Care has been changed. Extra Omega 3 fatty acids have also been added to this product.

    Critical Care:

    • Balanced: Fibre percentage exceeds 25%
    • Tasty: Critical Care from Oxbow is very close to the natural diet of small herbivores, both in flavour and in composition
    • User-friendly: Easy to mix and administer
    • Lifesaving: Sometimes animals have difficulty eating food due to dental problems, old age, weaning and surgery
    • Prevents stress: Critical Care is easily accepted by the animal
    • Reliable: Used worldwide by professionals

    How to administer

    Shake well before opening the pouch. Next, you can dissolve 1 part of Critical Care with 1.5 part of lukewarm water and mix thoroughly. Critical Care can be given to your pet in two different ways: either serve as a wet mash in a small bowl, or use a syringe. When using a syringe, make sure that you administer the substance carefully in your pets mouth. If you add little water, it is also possible to mould the substance into small balls so that you can feed your recovering animal. Always make sure that there is enough drinking water available and be sure to mix the Critical Care substance freshly each day.

    Critical Care for guinea pigs

    Guinea pigs need high amounts of fibre and vitamin C. These are readily available in Critical Care. Treatment with Critical Care can regulate the weight of the guinea pig, normalise faeces and relieve wind in the animal. After several weeks, it can also improve the skin and coat. Baby guinea pigs can eat solid food after only a few days, therefore Critical Care can be given to orphaned young guinea pigs to help them gain weight.

    Critical Care for chinchillas

    Chinchillas are herbivores and will benefit from Critical Care food. The recovery period after illness can be reduced using this special food. See table for correct dosage, to be spread out over several meals.

    Critical Care for rabbits

    Rabbits kept as pets can also be fed Critical Care. Rabbits are sensitive to stress, so when feeding with a syringe, you must be calm and careful. The ideal feeding schedule for Critical Care is every 3 to 4 hours. If this is too stressful, then only administer 3 times per day.

    Critical Care for reptiles and birds

    Herbivorous reptiles, birds and mammals in zoos etc. can be treated temporarily with Critical Care. The dosing table is not applicable for all of these animals. Sometimes more should be given (e.g. for birds) and sometimes less (e.g. for reptiles).

    Critical Care for turtles

    Herbivorous turtles can be given 2 to 3 ml of dissolved Critical Care per kg of body weight twice daily. Depending on their level of activity and rate of weight gain, this should gradually (over 7 to 10 days) be increased to 10 ml per kg of body weight twice daily.

    Dosage

    In the dosing table below it is possible to see how much ml you should administer to your pet according to its weight. This table also shows how much Critical Care you should give according to the amount of meals each day.

    Dosing table
    Weight Amount of ml per day 3 meals per day 4 meals per day 5 meals per day 6 meals per day 7 meals per day
    0.5 kg 25 ml 8 ml 6 ml 5 ml 4 ml 3 ml
    1 kg 50 ml 17 ml 13 ml 10 ml 8 ml 7 ml
    1.5 kg 75 ml 25 ml 19 ml 15 ml 13 ml 11 ml
    2 kg 100 ml 33 ml 25 ml 20 ml 17 ml 14 ml
    2.5 kg 125 ml 42 ml 31 ml 25 ml 21 ml 18 ml
    3 kg 150 ml 50 ml 38 ml 30 ml 25 ml 21 ml
    3.5 kg 175 ml 58 ml 44 ml 35 ml 29 ml 25 ml
    4 kg 200 ml 67 ml 50 ml 40 ml 33 ml 29 ml

    What if your pet refuses Critical Care?

    Animals are sometimes so accustomed to their daily diet that they may not want to accept Critical Care at first. In this case, we recommend the following: Always serve it fresh. Always use warm water to release the natural flavours. Start with small amounts, so the animal gets used to the flavour. Try again after a few hours. Make sure to use a syringe recommended by the vet. You can also mix in some of the normal food that your pet likes.

    When to stop using Critical Care?

    You can stop using Critical Care once the animal is ready to return to their normal diet, and if normal weight and fitness levels have been reached. The transition from Critical Care mash or pellets back to a normal diet is easy. Sprinkle food with powdered Critical Care. Reduce the amount of Critical Care used over several days.

    Critical Care comes with a useful syringe to administer the product.

    Critical Care Fine Grind is suitable for drip-feeding.

  • Product Information

    The packaging of Critical Care has changed. Additional Omega 3 fatty acids have also been added to this product.

    Critical Care

    • The percentage of fibre is more than 25%
    • Critical Care from Oxbow is closest to the natural diet of small herbivores, both in taste and composition
    • Easy to mix and administer
    • Sometimes animals may find it difficult to eat, such as with dental issues, older age, weaning and after surgery
    • Critical Care is generally well accepted by animals
    • Used worldwide by specialists

    Administering Critical Care

    Shake the sachet well before opening. Then dissolve 1 part Critical Care with 1.5 parts lukewarm water and mix thoroughly. You can feed Critical Care as a mash in a bowl to your animal, or use a syringe to carefully inject the solution into the mouth of your animal. If you add little water, you can also make balls from the solution to give to animals that are recovering. Always ensure sufficient drinking water and make the solution fresh every day.

    Critical Care for Guinea Pigs

    Guinea pigs have a high need for fibre and vitamin C, both of which are sufficiently present in Critical Care. After a course of Critical Care, the guinea pig's weight increases and stool normalises. After a few weeks, the skin and coat also improve. Baby guinea pigs consume solid food after only a few days. Therefore, Critical Care can be used as rearing food for orphaned young guinea pigs.

    Critical Care for Chinchillas

    Chinchillas are also herbivores and can benefit from Critical Care food. See the dosing table for dosage spread over different meals.

    Critical Care for Rabbits

    Rabbits can of course also be fed with Critical Care. Rabbits are sensitive to stimuli, so food, especially with a syringe, should be administered calmly and gently. The ideal feeding schedule for Critical Care is feeding every 3 to 4 hours. If feeding is difficult, only give 3 meals a day.

    Critical Care for Reptiles and Birds

    Plant-eating reptiles and birds can be fed temporarily with Critical Care. The dosing table does not apply to all these animals. Sometimes you need to give a bit more (e.g., for birds) and sometimes a bit less (e.g., for reptiles).

    Critical Care for Tortoises

    Herbivorous tortoises need 2 to 3 ml dissolved Critical Care per kg of body weight twice a day. Depending on their activity level and weight gain, this will gradually (7 to 10 days) be increased to 10 ml per kg of body weight twice a day.

    Critical Care Dosage

    In the dosing table, you can see how many ml to give depending on the weight of your animal. You can also see how much to give based on the number of feedings per day.

    Dosing Table
    Weight Number of ml per day 3 meals per day 4 meals per day 5 meals per day 6 meals per day 7 meals per day
    0.5 kg 25 ml 8 ml 6 ml 5 ml 4 ml 3 ml
    1 kg 50 ml 17 ml 13 ml 10 ml 8 ml 7 ml
    1.5 kg 75 ml 25 ml 19 ml 15 ml 13 ml 11 ml
    2 kg 100 ml 33 ml 25 ml 20 ml 17 ml 14 ml
    2.5 kg 125 ml 42 ml 31 ml 25 ml 21 ml 18 ml
    3 kg 150 ml 50 ml 38 ml 30 ml 25 ml 21 ml
    3.5 kg 175 ml 58 ml 44 ml 35 ml 29 ml 25 ml
    4 kg 200 ml 67 ml 50 ml 40 ml 33 ml 29 ml

    What if your animal refuses Critical Care?

    Animals are sometimes so accustomed to their daily tastes that they may not want to eat Critical Care at first. In that case, we recommend the following. Always prepare fresh mash and use warm water to release the natural aroma. Start with small amounts so the animal becomes accustomed to the taste and try again after a few hours. You can use a syringe to administer it or mix it with normal food.

    When to stop using Critical Care?

    You can stop using Critical Care when the animal is eating normal food well and has regained its normal weight and condition. Transitioning from Critical Care mash or balls to normal food is simple if you sprinkle the normal food with Critical Care powder. You can gradually reduce the amount of Critical Care over a few days.

    Critical Care comes with a handy syringe.

    Critical Care Fine Grind is suitable for administration as tube feeding.

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  • Lifesaver
    By Sheri, Tuesday 1 December 2020
    Critical Care 141 g

    I have used this product for many many years and it is a lifesaver. For a Guinea pig that has stopped eating or is recovering from a surgery, this is the best feed for them. I also recommend the oxbow fine grind critical care.

  • Critical
    By Elizabeth Bowden , Friday 28 February 2020
    Critical Care 141 g

    Great product for sick hens, gets them eating again and keeps them going

  • Oxbow critical care
    By Stacey, Monday 28 January 2019
    Critical Care 141 g

    Really helped my old Guinea pig who had lost interest in food get his appetite back and now on his vegetables and hay.

  • Essential product for small pets
    By Diane Carson, Thursday 26 April 2018
    Critical Care 141 g

    Essential product for your first aid kit oxbow very respected Would of liked it delivered a little quicker as a small package 1st class post would of been better as when you work can't always be here for couriers

  • Oxbow Critical Care
    By Joanna , Monday 29 January 2018
    Critical Care 141 g

    My guinea pig would have died without this product, (she has dental problems.) She literally laps it out of the bowl, she loves it so much! You can also syringe feed really poorly piggies with it, but mine prepares to eat it like porridge! Has all the nutrients they need. A Godsend!