Nutrition in Rodents and Lagomorphs
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Nutrition of Rodents
These factors include the bioavailability of nutrients, diet palatability or acceptance by rodents , procedures involved in diet preparation, transport and storage, and the concentration of biological and chemical contaminants.
Each rodent species has specific dietary needs that differ significantly. Guinea pigs require daily vitamin C supplementation. Chinchillas need high-fiber hay-based diets . Hamsters are omnivores that need protein.
All pet rodents must be fed a good, high quality rodent chow available at pet stores. Many veterinarians also recommend offering hay and fresh vegetables to rodents to encourage chewing and the wearing down of their continuously growing teeth.
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