{"product_id":"zoo-med-gourmet-tortoise-dry-food","title":"Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-gourmet-tortoise-dry-food\" title=\"Zoo med gourmet tortoise dry food for healthy growth\" aria-label=\"Zoo med gourmet tortoise dry food for healthy growth\"\u003eGourmet Tortoise Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med’s Gourmet Tortoise Food adds enrichment to your tortoise’s diet with the addition of dried carrots, hibiscus flower petals, and sweet potatoes. Zoo Med has over 40 years of experience researching the nutritional requirements of reptiles and developing foods that meet their nutritional needs. This food is natural with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients. There are no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives added! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits of Gourmet Turtle Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoo Med's Gourmet Tortoise Food adds enrichment to your Tortoise's diet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from tasty, all natural dried Carrots, Hibiscus flower petals, and Sweet Potatoes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur all natural tortoise food includes essential vitamins and minerals with absolutely no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoo Med has over 30 years of experience researching the nutritional requirements of reptiles and developing foods that meet their nutritional needs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDirections For Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd Zoo Med's Gourmet Tortoise Food to your Tortoise's diet for enrichment and essential vitamins and minerals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGourmet Box Turtle Food - Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Ground Whole Wheat, Suncured Timothy Hay, Miscanthus Ground Grass, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Organic Soybean Meal, Dried Carrots, Dried Hibiscus Flower Petals, Freeze-Dried Sweet Potato, Almond Hull Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dicalcium Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Citric Acid (preservative), Distilled White Vinegar, Dried Dandelion Greens, Sodium Bicarbonate, Yeast Culture, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (stabilized source of Vitamin C), Yucca Schidigera Extract, Sodium Selenite, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium bifidum Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation Product, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Methionine Complex, Rosemary (flavor), Mixed Tocopherols (preservative), Choline Chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement (source of Vitamin B2), Niacin Supplement (source of Vitamin B3), D-Calcium Pantothenate (source of Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (source of Vitamin B6), Copper Chloride, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K activity), Thiamine Mononitrate (source of Vitamin B1), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Garlic Extract, Horseradish, Anise Extract, Juniper Extract, Cassia Bark Extract, Ginger Extract\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Protein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fat (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fiber (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.0%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(99 mg\/kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs for Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. What is the main purpose of Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food is designed to provide a balanced and enriched diet for tortoises. It includes a mix of natural ingredients like dried carrots, hibiscus flower petals, and sweet potatoes, along with essential vitamins and minerals to support the overall health and well-being of your tortoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. How often should I feed this food to my tortoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food can be fed daily as part of a balanced diet. It should be introduced gradually and mixed with your tortoise's regular diet. Adjust the feeding amount based on your tortoise's size and appetite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Can this food be fed to other reptiles or animals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this food is specifically formulated for tortoises. It should not be fed to other reptiles or animals as their dietary needs differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Does this food contain any artificial additives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food is made from all-natural ingredients and does not contain any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. How should I store this food to maintain its freshness?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food in a cool, dry place. Once opened, it’s best to keep the food in an airtight container to preserve its freshness and nutritional value. Avoid exposing the food to direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Can this food be used as the sole diet for my tortoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food provides essential nutrients, it should be part of a varied diet. Supplementing with fresh vegetables and other recommended foods is important for a balanced and healthy diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Is Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food suitable for all types of tortoises?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this food is formulated to be suitable for a wide variety of tortoises. However, it’s always recommended to consult with a veterinarian to ensure it meets the specific dietary needs of your particular tortoise species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. What should I do if my tortoise refuses to eat the food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your tortoise is hesitant to try the new food, try mixing it with their favorite food items to encourage them. Gradually increase the amount of Zoo Med Gourmet Tortoise Food over time. 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