Guinea pigs are herbivorous animals that do not produce their own vitamin C. Therefore, they require vitamin-fortified pellets, ample amounts of hay and produce rich in Vitamin C such as bell peppers, kale, green beans and parsley to meet their vitamin needs.
Oxbow Vita Prima Guinea Pig Food provides a nutritionally complete blend of grains, fruits and vegetables as well as fortified nutrients like Vitamin C that encourage natural foraging instincts in pet owners caring for multiple guinea pigs. At an economical price point it makes this an attractive solution.
Contents
Ingredients
Your pet should consume most of its diet in the form of hay, but extra nutrition can do wonders. Crafted with nutritious grains, fruits and vegetables sourced from Timothy-based pellets such as this high-quality Timothy pellet food to maintain healthful guinea pig lifestyles.
The hay-based formula is packed with vitamin C to prevent scurvy and is comprised of ancient grains as well as timothy and alfalfa hay for extra nutrient density and variety. Furthermore, this food product is free from artificial flavors, colors or questionable preservatives for your pet’s safety.
Feed 1/8 cup daily in a heavy dish. Always have fresh drinking water available. Supplement this diet with unlimited high-fiber hay (timothy or alfalfa, not oats) and fresh, washed leafy veggies; fresh fruit should only be given occasionally as treats. A high-fiber diet helps ensure teeth remain in great condition while supporting digestive health.
Nutritional Values
Sun Seed Vita Prima Guinea Pig Food contains an all-natural blend of ancient grains, fruits and vegetables as well as high-fiber Timothy Hay pellets with vitamin C added for extra nutrition. There are no artificial flavors or preservatives used here – instead designed to promote your pet’s natural foraging instincts!
Guinea pigs require a diet high in fiber to ensure proper digestive functions and an ample source of vitamin C to stay healthy and combat disease. Good quality Timothy or Alfalfa Hay should make up most of your guinea pig’s daily food consumption along with fresh leafy greens and chopped vegetables.
Feed 1/8 cup daily in a heavy dish. Provide clean drinking water at all times, checking and changing it on a regular basis. Discard uneaten food daily while washing dish as often as needed. Supplement diet with fresh, washed vegetables and fruit (never citrus fruits or anything that may cause digestive upset), to promote dental health (but don’t feed citrus fruit that might lead to digestive distress) for variety. Keep droppings clean, dry and consistent color throughout their cage environment.
Precautions
Guinea pigs require daily doses of vitamin C as a natural anti-oxidant that can prevent scurvy. Unfortunately, they cannot produce it themselves and must therefore rely on various foods and supplements that contain it – most notably hay (which should comprise at least 80% of their diet), fresh fruits and vegetables as sources.
Assuring that your guinea pig receives enough vitamin C is easiest by offering them a diet rich in high-fiber, low-sugar fruits and vegetables that contain plenty of it – think colorful fruits and veggies in all shapes, sizes and colors! Balance this out by including 1 or 2 high calcium vegetables alongside moderate calcium veggies for balance.
Your guinea pig’s welfare should also come first when feeding it food such as grass, herbs, nuts, seeds or leaves sprayed with chemicals or fertilized. Such items can lead to digestive issues and toxicity in addition to lawn clippings that if eaten can block their digestive tract and blocker their intestinal track.
Availability
Sun Seed Vita Prima provides all of your pet guinea pig food needs with one convenient diet formulated without artificial flavors, colors or preservatives to keep your little furry friend healthy and content. Packed full of ancient grains like Timothy Hay, Carrots, Wheat, Bananas and Rice this wholesome blend keeps them both happy and content!
Your guinea pig requires fresh, clean water at all times for drinking and snacking purposes, in addition to having access to high-quality timothy or alfalfa hay as their main source of fiber (which helps wear down their ever-expanding teeth). Provide them with daily feedings in a heavy dish and discard any uneaten food before washing the dish before refilling with new food – plenty of long strands of fiber will encourage their natural foraging instincts, along with ingredients to maintain curiosity – plus this formula contains omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and vitamin C which will help protect them against scurvy.
