What is the long term shelf life of this product (unmixed)? I'd like to have some on hand in case of emergency.

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.

How long does this product stay good? Does keeping it in the refrigerator extend it's shelf-life? Thank you.

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.

Is this the anise flavored one?

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.

can this be used as a hay replacer? if not what can be?

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.

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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

Product ID: 11101398

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Age Range (Description)
All Life
Brand
Oxbow
Flavor
Papaya Fine
Item Form
Powder
Specific Uses For Product
Appetite

🌾Fine grind for smooth feeding

🍃High fiber, low carb for gut health

💊Vet-formulated balanced nutrition

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Description

🌟 The ultimate emergency nutrition your small herbivore deserves—because every bite counts!

CLEAN SAFE SUPPORT - No refined sugars, artificial preservatives, or fillers—pure, gentle nutrition for your pet’s healing journey.
GUT FRIENDLY FORMULA - High fiber, low carbohydrate design supports natural digestion and nutrient absorption in delicate herbivores.
FLAVOR PACKED RECOVERY - Natural papaya flavor boosts palatability, making emergency feeding less stressful and more effective.
EFFORTLESS FEEDING FLOW - Finely ground texture ensures seamless syringe or tube feeding, minimizing stress during critical care.
VET BACKED NUTRITIONAL POWERHOUSE - Formulated by exotic animal vets with stabilized Vitamin C, prebiotics, and chelated minerals for optimal recovery.

Oxbow Critical Care Herbivore Fine Grind is a veterinary assist feeding formula designed for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small herbivores. Featuring a finely ground texture for easy syringe or tube feeding, it delivers balanced nutrition with stabilized Vitamin C, prebiotics, and chelated minerals. Its high fiber, low carb composition supports digestive health and recovery, while the natural papaya flavor enhances palatability. Free from refined sugars and artificial additives, this 100-gram bag is an essential part of any emergency or recovery feeding plan.

Specifications

ASIN	B004W78400
ASIN	B004W78400
Additional Features	Fine grind texture for easy tube, syringe, or spoon feeding
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Allergen Information	Preservative-Free
Animal Food Diet Type	Veterinary Diet
Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim	No Added Sugar
Best Sellers Rank	#2,078 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #7 in Reptile & Amphibian Food
Brand Name	Oxbow
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Container Type	Bag
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,763)
Date First Available	September 2, 2011
Dog Breed Size	Small
Flavor	Papaya, Fine Grind
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Powder
Item Type Name	Critical Care Herbivore
Item Weight	3.52 ounces
Item model number	744845701103
Manufacturer	Oxbow Animal Health LLC
Manufacturer	Oxbow Animal Health LLC
Manufacturer Part Number	103-460-0100
Model Number	744845701103
Number of Items	1
Occasion	Birthday
Pet Type	Small Animal
Product Benefits	Enables easy and complete nutritional support during recovery and emergency feeding
Product Dimensions	7.5 x 2 x 5.25 inches; 3.52 ounces
Recommended Uses For Product	emergency feeding, recovery, illness, weaning
Special Ingredients	Timothy Grass Meal, Soybean Hulls, Wheat Germ, Flaxseed, Papaya, Pineapple
Specific Uses For Product	Appetite Stimulation, Digestive Health
Target Species	Rabbit, Guinea Pig, Chinchillas, Tortoise, Iguana, and other Herbivorous Species
UPC	798256227165 744845701103 764999872252 771948746427 744845931241 802696519831 781163063810 744845965000
Unit Count	3.53 Ounce

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