{"product_id":"oxbow-animal-health-alfalfa-hay","title":"Oxbow Animal Health - Alfalfa Hay","description":"\u003cp class=\"tldr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTL;DR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOxbow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoft, leafy alfalfa forage with a naturally sweet aroma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSource of fibre, protein, and calcium for young, pregnant, nursing, or recovering small herbivores\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupports dental health by encouraging the chewing that helps wear down continuously growing teeth\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHand-sorted and packed in a 40 oz resealable bag to maintain freshness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll-natural with no added preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOxbow Animal Health\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForage type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlfalfa hay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResealable bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHealth focus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDental support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoung, pregnant, nursing, or recovering small herbivores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxbow Animal Health Alfalfa Hay is suited to 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWill goats eat alfalfa hay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoats and other livestock will readily eat alfalfa hay, but this 40 oz bag of Oxbow Animal Health - Alfalfa Hay is portioned for small pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas rather than as a feed-barn supply.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer fresh alfalfa hay daily in a clean hay rack or feeder, and always provide unlimited fresh water alongside it. Store the resealable bag in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor most adult small herbivores, pair or transition to a grass hay like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxbow-animal-health-western-timothy-hay-40oz\"\u003eOxbow Animal Health - Western Timothy Hay\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxbow-animal-health-prime-cut-hearty-crunchy-timothy-hay-20oz\"\u003eOxbow Animal Health - Prime Cut Hearty \u0026amp; Crunchy Timothy Hay\u003c\/a\u003e as their everyday forage, using this Oxbow Animal Health alfalfa hay as a supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp class=\"fulfillment\"\u003eAvailable for same-day pickup at our \u003cstrong\u003eNorth York, Toronto\u003c\/strong\u003e storefront, or ships Canada-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AsharioPets","offers":[{"title":"15 Oz","offer_id":67627930222781,"sku":"126-40215","price":9.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 Oz","offer_id":67627930255549,"sku":"126-96770","price":16.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/6946\/3997\/files\/Shopify_AP_Logo_3_-_2026-07-08T132430.284.png?v=1790978433","url":"https:\/\/shoppa.ca\/products\/oxbow-animal-health-alfalfa-hay","provider":"Shoppa.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}