Oxbow Essentials Ferret Food, 1.8 kg, with Animal-Based Protein and Fat

Oxbow Essentials Ferret Food is a complete daily diet for ferrets, with animal-based proteins and fats among its first five ingredients and a 4 lb (1.81 kg) package.

• Animal-based proteins and fats in the top five ingredients — supports muscle maintenance and body condition.
• Made for ferrets at every life stage — provides a diet formulated for their obligate-carnivore needs.
• 100% of daily recommended vitamins and minerals — helps provide complete daily nutrition.
• Small, bite-sized kibble — designed for easy chewing and to support dental health.
• No artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors — keeps those additives out of your ferret’s food.

Ferrets need a diet designed around their needs as obligate carnivores. Oxbow Essentials is made for everyday feeding, whether you are caring for a kit or an adult ferret, with a nutrient-dense formula intended to support energy, digestive function, and overall well-being.

What does this food provide for ferrets?

Oxbow Essentials Ferret Food is a grain-free formula that uses animal-based proteins and fats in its top five ingredients. These ingredients support lean muscle maintenance and healthy body condition, while the diet is formulated to support energy production and metabolism. It also includes taurine, natural fats, and essential vitamins and minerals.

• Formulated to support digestive efficiency and nutrient absorption.
• Includes omega fatty acids to support heart health and healthy skin and coat.
• Provides 100% of a ferret’s daily recommended vitamins and minerals.

What is in the formula, and what is left out?

Oxbow Essentials Ferret Food is made without corn, peas, or potatoes, and contains no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors. Its ferret-focused recipe is designed as a nutritionally complete daily diet, rather than a treat or occasional food.

• Made without unnecessary fillers.
• Formulated to support immune function, growth, and vitality.
• Uniform kibble for consistent pieces in each serving.

Is the kibble suitable for everyday feeding?

Yes. Oxbow Essentials Ferret Food is designed for daily feeding at every life stage, including kits and adult ferrets. Its small, bite-sized pieces are made for easy chewing; the formula is also designed to help reduce odor while supporting long-term dental health.

• Made to support healthy weight and digestive regularity.
• Designed to support a shiny coat and healthy skin.
• Packaged in a 4 lb (1.81 kg) size.

This food suits ferret owners looking for a complete everyday diet formulated for obligate carnivores, with animal-based ingredients, added taurine, and essential nutrients. It is made for kits and adult ferrets, with bite-sized kibble and a recipe designed to support whole-body wellness. Its ferret-specific formula and complete daily nutrition make it a practical fit for routine feeding.

Ingredients

Chicken Meal, Chicken, Chicken Fat, Egg Product, Gelatin, Rice Flour, Flaxseed Meal, Cassava Root Flour, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, L-Lysine, Natural Chicken Liver Flavor, Fish Oil, Potassium Chloride, Taurine, Salt, Citric Acid (preservative), White Vinegar, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Inulin, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Rice Hulls, L-Carnitine, Vitamin E Supplement, Manganese Proteinate, Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Copper Proteinate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Mineral Oil, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Sodium Selenite, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract