Oxbow Animal Health small animal pet food

Oxbow Animal Health is a premier brand in the small animal nutrition sector, widely recognized for its high-quality hays, fortified foods, and supplements specifically designed for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals. The brand was founded in 1980 by John Miller on his family's farm in Murdock, Nebraska. Miller, a fifth-generation hay farmer, leveraged his expertise to revolutionize the pet food industry by focusing on high-fiber diets and premium forage that met the specific biological needs of exotic pets.

In January 2022, Oxbow was acquired by Manna Pro Products (now known as Compana Pet Brands), a major pet care company based in St. Louis, Missouri. This acquisition brought Oxbow under the umbrella of Compana, which is itself owned by funds managed by the global investment firm, The Carlyle Group. Today, while Oxbow maintains its specialized focus and rigorous quality standards, it benefits from the extensive distribution network and resources of its parent company. Most of its hay products are grown on a dedicated network of partner farms within the United States, and its primary manufacturing and distribution operations remain centered in Nebraska.