Your guinea pig's diet
Discover the ideal diet for your guinea pigs with tips on selecting the best food and choosing healthy treats. Ensure your guinea pigs' health with our guide written by PDSA vets.
Dear PDSA Vet, I'm thinking of getting a pair of guinea pigs , what kind of diet do they need? Thank you, Rhona Hi Rhona, The best diet for your guinea pigs' is one that mimics their natural diet as much as possible.
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Your guinea pig's diet Discover the ideal diet for your guinea pigs with tips on selecting the best food and choosing healthy treats. Ensure your guinea pigs' health with our guide written by PDSA vets.
Considering a guinea pig as a pet? Learn about their lifespan, sleeping habits, ideal diet , how much space they need, how to handle them, and common health issues.
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Your guinea pig's diet Discover the ideal diet for your guinea pigs with tips on selecting the best food and choosing healthy treats. Ensure your guinea pigs' health with our guide written by PDSA vets.
An appropriate diet is hugely important for a guinea pig's overall health. An improper diet can directly lead to the following common health problems: dental disease, bladder stones/sludge, vitamin C deficiency, gut stasis, diarrhoea, and obesity. Key considerations for a guinea pig diet are the need for high amounts of fibre in the form of good quality hay, and a high vitamin C content ...
Guinea pig health
Finding a vet It's a good idea to have your guinea pig checked regularly by your vet to see that they are fit and well. Vets often offer an annual check-up for your guinea pigs , which is a great opportunity to ask any questions and check your guinea pigs are healthy.
The complete guinea pig food safety list from our vet nurse and small-pets specialist: every fruit, veg, herb, treat — what's safe, what kills, and how much.
PDF Guinea Pig Safe Foods
GUINEA PIG SAFE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT LIST Vegetables Can be fed daily, ~1/4 Cup Green Leaf Lettuce Red Leaf Lettuce Butter Lettuce
