Oxbow Animal Health
verified Aug 2026Vet-recommended hay and pellet nutrition — Essentials, Garden Select and Critical Care — plus Enriched Life wooden toys.
What changed since our reviews: Now a Compana Pet Brands company. Essentials pellets and Western Timothy hay remain the vet-default; Garden Select, Organic Bounty and the Forage Wise variety diets arrived after the old reviews, and Enriched Life is the toy/habitat accessory line.
Current line-up
Checked against the maker or a live retailer listing on 2026-08-02. Sources: oxbowanimalhealth.com/, petco.com/product/oxbow-orga…. Properties, not prices.
| Product / line | For | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Timothy Hay | rabbits | Hay | The #1 vet-recommended staple grass hay |
| Orchard Grass Hay | rabbits | Hay | Softer, sweeter alternative for picky eaters |
| Essentials Adult Rabbit | rabbits | Pellet food | Timothy-based uniform pellet |
| Garden Select | rabbits | Pellet food | Garden-recipe line, post-2019 |
| Forage Wise | rabbits | Variety diet | Enrichment-focused variety pellet, newest line |
| Organic Bounty | rabbits | Organic pellet food | USDA organic line |
| Simple Rewards Treats | rabbits | Treats | Baked and freeze-dried small-batch treats |
| Enriched Life Toys | small-pets | Chew/enrichment | Untreated wood, willow and hay toys |
| Critical Care | small-pets | Recovery food | Syringe-feeding herbivore formula, vet channel |
As reviewed here
Every product of theirs our own guides picked — real coverage from the reviews, not re-checked against today’s shelves.
| Guide | Section | Oxbow Animal Health picks |
|---|---|---|
| Best Guinea Pig Hay Options Ranked and Reviewed | Small Pets | Oxbow Hay |
| Best Chinchilla Hay: 10 Products Reviewed | Small Pets | Oxbow Timothy Hay |
| Best Chinchilla Dust Bath: 10 Products Reviewed | Small Pets | Oxbow Poof! Chinchilla Dust |
| Best Bedding Mice Will Love: 10 Products Ranked and Reviewed | Small Pets | Oxbow Timothy Club Mat |
| Best Chinchilla Food: 10 Products to Keep Chinchi Healthy and Energized | Small Pets | Oxbow Essentials Chinchilla Food |
| Best Hay for Rabbits: Don’t Think Your Pet Can’t Tell the Difference | Rabbits | Oxbow Timothy Hay |
| Best Guinea Pig Treats for Truly Special Snacks | Small Pets | Oxbow Simple Rewards All-Natural Oven Baked Treats |
| Best Guinea Pig Food: 10 Commercial Options for Truly Balanced Meals | Small Pets | Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig |
| 10 Best Hideaway Toys & Tents for Your Pet Rabbit | Rabbits | Oxbow Timothy Tunnel |
| 10 Best Tunnel Tube Toys for Rabbits | Rabbits | Oxbow Timothy Tunnel |