Purina Mills LLC is launching a new line of small animal food, Purina Little Wonders Food and Purina Small Animals Treats, in select Walmart stores.
These specially formulated diets for gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits provide small animals with wholesome ingredients, like seeds, nuts, vegetables and fruits.
Products available include Purina Little Wonders Guinea Pig Diet in 4 lbs.; Purina Little Wonders Rabbit Diet in 4 lbs.; Purina Little Wonders Gerbil and Hamster Diet in 2 lbs.; Purina Apple-Flavored Flips; and Purina Gourmet Bites with Tasty Vegetables. Purina Apple-Flavored Flips and Purina Gourmet Bites with Tasty Vegetables are treats formulated for a variety of small animals including gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and mice.
“Small animals need the recommended amount of vitamins and nutrients that will fuel their energy and support their overall health, just like the rest of the family,” said Dr. Mikelle Roeder, a nutritionist with Land O’ Lakes Purina Feed. “Purina Little Wonders Food and Purina Small Animals Treats are a balanced mix of fun, delicious food that you will enjoy sharing with your critters combined with the nutrition needed to help them live a long healthy life.”
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