---
product_id: 400234946
title: "Essentials Adult Rat Food, 3-Pound Bag"
brand: "oxbow"
price: "$113"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Oxbow"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/400234946-essentials-adult-rat-food-3-pound-bag
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# 100% plant-based, soy-free nutrition Complete essential nutrients, no added hormones Low-fat formula for healthy weight Essentials Adult Rat Food, 3-Pound Bag

**Brand:** oxbow
**Price:** $113
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐭 Fuel your rat’s vitality with every bite!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Essentials Adult Rat Food, 3-Pound Bag by oxbow
- **How much does it cost?** $113 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/400234946-essentials-adult-rat-food-3-pound-bag)

## 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

- • **Pure Plant Power:** 100% plant-based, soy-free, and hormone-free for natural health
- • **Lean & Clean Diet:** Low-fat recipe designed to prevent obesity and selective feeding
- • **Convenient & Consistent:** Stable kibble granules in a 3-pound resealable bag for freshness
- • **Tailored Adult Nutrition:** Expert-formulated to meet all your rat’s daily needs
- • **Trusted by Rat Enthusiasts:** Highly rated with 4.8 stars from over 4,500 reviews

## Overview

Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food is a premium, low-fat, plant-based kibble designed by experts to provide 100% of your adult rat’s essential nutrients. Free from soy and added hormones, this 3-pound bag offers a balanced, natural diet that supports healthy weight and prevents selective feeding, making it a top choice among rat owners.

## Description

Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food is a complete, stabilized kibble and provides 100% of a rat’s daily essential nutrients. This specialty feed is a low-fat diet designed to help prevent obesity, and selective feeding. Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat Food was formulated by a team of rat keeping professionals exclusively for your adult rat’s nutritional needs, and a taste your rat will love!

Review: The best rat diet!
Review: My ratties favourite brand

## Features

- manufacturer: Oxbow Animal Health
- Item Trademark: OXBOW ANIMAL HEALTH
- Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 3., 3.
- Item Category: Pet Food

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000GABM1K |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Soy Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Plant-Based |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | No Added Hormones |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Fat |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,019 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #532 in Dry Dog Food |
| Brand | OXBOW |
| Brand Name | OXBOW |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,541 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Flavor | Unflavored |
| Flavour | Unflavored |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00744845404011 |
| Item Form | Granule |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Item form | Granule |
| Item height | 30.5 centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Oxbow Animal Health |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | All natural vitamins & minerals |
| Special ingredients | All natural vitamins & minerals |
| UPC | 744845404011 719318414316 827165679861 |
| Unit Count | 1419.53 Milliliters |
| Unit count | 1419.53 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Flavour:** Unflavored
- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Item form:** Granule
- **Special ingredients:** All natural vitamins & minerals
- **Unit count:** 1419.53 Milliliters

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What role does fortified food play in the overall nutrition of rats?**
A: Your rat requires daily amounts of essential nutrients to stay healthy and happy. Essentials Adult Rat contains 100% of your rat’s daily recommended vitamins and minerals to support whole body health.

**Q: I currently feed a mix. Why is it important to provide uniform nutrition to rats?**
A: Rats are wired to selectively eat the highest calorie, least nutritious options first. Uniform foods prevent rats from selectively feeding, ensuring they receive 100% of their daily recommended nutrition.

**Q: What makes Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat special?**
A: Essentials Adult Rat is formulated with the guidance of leading exotics veterinarians and nutritionists to deliver expertly balanced amounts of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, with antioxidants and prebiotics to support whole body health.

**Q: What is the shelf-life of Essentials Adult Rat?**
A: Essentials Adult Rat has a guaranteed shelf life of 2 years unopened. We recommend storing this product in a dry, climate-controlled area away from direct sunlight and using within 60 days of opening.

**Q: What is the recommended transition plan when switching to Oxbow Essentials Adult Rat?**
A: Transition gradually when switching your rat's food. Week 1, mix 3 parts current food with 1 part new. Week 2, mix 2 parts current food with 2 parts new. Week 3, mix 1 part current food with 3 parts new. Week four, feed Oxbow exclusively.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best rat diet!
*by A***A on 30 January 2016*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My ratties favourite brand
*by T***N on 5 June 2025*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must have
*by E***R on 16 November 2025*



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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-01-23*