Oxbow Animal Health - Alfalfa Hay
Description
TL;DR: Oxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay is a soft, leafy forage for small herbivores like rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas who need extra fibre, protein, and calcium. It's best suited to young, pregnant, nursing, or recovering pets, and comes in a 40 oz resealable bag.
Oxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay is a nutrient-dense forage hand-sorted for quality and packed to stay fresh. Its naturally sweet aroma and tender leaves encourage steady chewing, which supports dental wear and healthy feeding habits.
Because alfalfa is higher in protein and calcium than grass hays, it's typically fed to small animals in developmental or high-demand life stages rather than as the everyday hay for adult pets.
Key features
- Soft, leafy alfalfa forage with a naturally sweet aroma
- Source of fibre, protein, and calcium to support young, pregnant, nursing, or recovering small herbivores
- Supports dental health by encouraging the chewing that helps wear down continuously growing teeth
- Hand-sorted and packed in a 40 oz resealable bag to maintain freshness
- All-natural with no added preservatives
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Oxbow Animal Health |
| Forage type | Alfalfa hay |
| Weight | 40 oz |
| Packaging | Resealable bag |
| Health focus | Dental support |
| Best suited for | Young, pregnant, nursing, or recovering small herbivores |
Who is it for?
Oxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay is formulated for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and other small herbivores with elevated nutritional needs — typically young growing pets, pregnant or nursing mothers, and animals recovering from illness. Adult pets in maintenance can also enjoy it as an occasional palatable topper alongside a grass-hay staple.
Will goats eat alfalfa hay?
Goats and other livestock will readily eat alfalfa hay, but this 40 oz bag of Oxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay is portioned and priced for small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas rather than as a feed-barn supply.
Feeding & use
Offer fresh alfalfa hay daily in a clean hay rack or feeder, and always provide unlimited fresh water alongside it. For most adult small herbivores, pair or transition to a grass hay like Oxbow Animal Health - Western Timothy Hay or Oxbow Animal Health - Prime Cut Hearty & Crunchy Timothy Hay as their everyday forage, using alfalfa as a supplement. Store the resealable bag in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness and aroma.
Available for same-day pickup at our North York, Toronto storefront, or ships Canada-wide.
Oxbow Animal Health - Alfalfa Hay
Frequently asked questions
Everything pet parents usually ask about this product.
-
How much hay is in the bag?
Each bag contains 40 oz of Oxbow alfalfa hay.
-
Which animals is alfalfa hay suitable for?
Alfalfa hay is commonly fed to young, growing, or pregnant small herbivores such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas that need higher protein and calcium. Mature adult small pets are often better suited to a grass hay like timothy.
-
How does alfalfa hay support dental health?
The long, coarse fibre strands require extensive chewing, which helps wear down the continuously growing teeth of small herbivores and supports dental health.
-
Is this the same as a grass hay like timothy?
No. Alfalfa is a legume hay, which is higher in protein and calcium than grass hays such as timothy or orchard. It is typically used as a supplement or for life stages with higher nutritional needs.
-
Can I pick this up in Toronto?
Yes — same-day pickup is available at our North York storefront, and we ship Canada-wide.