can i feed this to baby rats 6-7 weeks old?

Yes, it is perfectly safe. I was feeding it to my 4 week old rats with no issues at all, and after about 6 months of owning them I moved to the adult oxbow rat food. I hope I answered your question.

What are the ingredients?

From the Oxbow website...IngredientsGround Corn, Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Dried Whey, Cane Molasses, Soybean Oil, Sunflower Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Limestone, Flax Seed, Sodium Bentonite, Menhaden Fish Meal, Lignin Sulfonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Natural Flavor, DL-Methionine, Salt, Magnesium Oxide, Choline Chloride, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Ferrous Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E Supplement, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Proteinate, Biotin, Vitamin A Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Rosemary Extract

How long does the bag last?

Between two rats and introducing other foods such as fruits and nuts, I was able to make the bag can last a few months.

Is this product good for a young rescue squirrel? why did amazon just remove this question posted today sept 16 2018? what are you afraid of, beezo

Most people don’t know the dietary needs of wild animals (non domesticated). Though a exotic veterinarian would probably know. Here California, wild animals are illegal to own so it’s very to find an expert.

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🐭 Fuel their growth with science-backed nutrition — because your little companion deserves the best!

GUT FRIENDLY FORMULA - Infused with prebiotics to nurture healthy digestive flora and promote overall wellness.
VET APPROVED EXPERTISE - Developed with 30+ years of veterinary and nutritionist guidance for trusted, species-specific care.
PREMIUM MINERAL ABSORPTION - Chelated minerals enhance nutrient uptake, supporting daily vitality and growth.
TAILORED FOR YOUNG RATS MICE - Formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of growing, pregnant, and nursing small pets.
COMPLETE NUTRITION IN EVERY BITE - Say goodbye to picky eating with uniform pellets that ensure balanced intake every time.

Oxbow Essentials Mouse and Young Rat Food offers a 2.5-pound bag of 100% uniform pellets designed to prevent selective feeding and provide complete, species-specific nutrition. Enriched with prebiotics and chelated minerals, this vet-formulated pellet supports digestive health and optimal nutrient absorption for young, pregnant, and nursing mice and rats, ensuring their growth and wellbeing without any refined sugars.

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Brand	Oxbow
Flavour	Mouse
Age Range (Description)	Young
Item Form	Pellet
Specific Uses For Product	Digestive Health
Special Ingredients	Alfalfa
Net Quantity	1130.0 gram
Number of Items	1
Package Information	Bag
Item Weight	2.5 Pounds
Breed Recommendation	Small Breeds
Allergen Information	Fish may contain, Milk may contain, Soy may contain, Wheat may contain
Dog Breed Size	Small
UPC	744845404042
Global Trade Identification Number	00744845404042
Target Species	Mouse
Manufacturer	Oxbow
Item model number	9026349
Product Dimensions	7.62 x 17.78 x 28.58 cm; 1.13 kg
ASIN	B00QPD1MXA

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