As herbivores, guinea pigs require a diet consisting of fresh hay and vegetables to remain healthy and avoid health issues such as scurvy, obesity and calcium oxalate bladder stones. A balanced diet will also reduce chances of health issues like scurvy.
Higgins Sunburst Gourmet Blend provides your pet with a tasty mix of species-appropriate dried fruits, sun-cured hays, veggies and pre-cooked legumes. Plus it contains probiotics for nose-to-tail health!
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Vitamin C-Fortified Pellets
Guinea pigs generally get most of their Vitamin C needs met through natural diet, but if this isn’t sufficient (which often is the case), supplementation via treats, fortified pelleted diets or water additives may be beneficial.
Choose premium food designed specifically for guinea pigs that contains Vitamin C. Try to steer clear of food that includes sugar, seeds, or colored pellets as these extra items don’t provide any nutritional benefit and could prevent your pet from eating their pellets. Instead, look for high-quality timothy-based pellets with added vitamins and minerals for your pet – this will ensure they receive their daily dosage of Vitamin C! This can make sure they receive what their needs.
Fresh Vegetables
Guinea pigs need vitamin C-rich foods in their daily diet in order to prevent scurvy, which can result in decreased immunity, poor bone and tooth development, dental issues and obesity.
Higgins SUNBURST is an exquisite gourmet companion small animal food packed with natural goodness and fortified to meet your pet’s nutritional requirements. This premium gourmet formula features species-appropriate dried fruits, sun-cured hays, vegetables and pre-cooked legumes; without artificial flavors, preservatives or chemical colors.
Fruit
Watermelons provide an energizing treat for guinea pigs on hot days. Rich in water and vitamin C, they should only be given in moderation due to their sugar content; ensure seeds and pits do not present potential choking hazards.
Guinea pigs tend to prefer energy-dense plant material like alfalfa over other types of vegetables, so it’s wise to always have an assortment of veggies on hand as well as plenty of hay for digestive support.
Higgins Sunburst Gourmet Blend is composed of species-appropriate dried fruits, sun-cured hays, flaked vegetables and pre-cooked legumes that have been fortified with vitamin C for optimal health. There are no artificial flavors, fillers or preservatives present – making this blend 100% vegan-friendly!
Hay
Guinea Pigs love hay; in fact, it should make up over 80% of their diet! Not only is hay used as bedding and for tunnelling in, sleeping on it or playing around in it but it’s also key in wearing down their teeth properly and helping maintain oral hygiene.
Timothy-based hay is recommended, as it contains low calcium levels and is rich in stems for maximum fibre intake. When selecting legume-based hays, ensure they do not contain too much protein, fat and calcium content – however alfalfa may contain higher levels of oxalic acid that could interfere with calcium absorption.
Search for dust-extracted hay to reduce respiratory issues.
Mineral & Salt Wheels
Give your small animal an enjoyable and enriching way to get extra salt and trace minerals with this lickable wheel designed specifically for rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs. Comes complete with hanger for convenient placement in their habitat!
Since commercial food providers take into account your guinea pig’s mineral and salt needs, having a mineral wheel on hand might not be necessary; but having one could still encourage its natural foraging instinct.
Higgins Sunburst Gourmet Food Mix provides your guinea pig with an ideal, natural diet. Packed with vitamin C and plant-based DHA Omega-3 fatty acids to aid their immunity, this mix has all of the essential ingredients they require for good health and immunity support.
Water Additives
Water additives can help pets avoid dental issues. Unlike breath mints, which simply mask bad breath without attacking its source directly with enzymes or oxidation methods, these supplements work by targeting harmful bacteria directly.
This odorless and tasteless product is easy to use: just add one capful to your pet’s eight-ounce water bowl. This formula features the same stabilized chlorine dioxide found in swimming pools to oxidize harmful bacteria while zinc gluconate works antimicrobially and fights tooth decay.
This odorless and tasteless product is an effective way to help combat dental issues. Constructed using baking soda from Arm & Hammer household products, and having passed VOHC clinical testing with flying colors.
