What to feed Guinea Pigs

[cats4ever]

I don't know anything about Guinea Pigs, but mon had a question about feeding them.
This is should answer any questions:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/guinea_pigs/tips/guinea_pig_feeding.html

[mon]

I don't know anything about Guinea Pigs, but mon had a question about feeding them.
This is should answer any questions:
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/guinea_pigs/tips/guinea_pig_feeding.html

Thank you very much, I shall pass this much needed information on!

[tatsxxx11]

Been mom to guinea pigs forever! If you have any questions, just ask! Just to note...While pellets are a big part of their diet, a constant, fresh supply of timothy hay is absolutely necessary to maintain a healthy digestive track. No alfalfa hay; only for very young pigs or ailing pigs. And there a lot of junk pellets to be had, but the best is sold by Oxbow. They have great care info on their site too (2nd link)

http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/

http://www.oxbowanimalhealth.com/pet_care/guinea_pigs

They love fresh greens (the darker the better, though go easy on the spinach) and fresh fruits in limited quantities are fine. They LOVE fruit, hehe. Vit C is essential, and while they may get enough through their diet, most vets recommend a supplement. All pet stores carry vit c liquid that you can add to the water bottle.

Hope this helps!

[mon]

Excellent info, thanks SO much!

[tatsxxx11]

You're welcome, Mon! Happy CANADA DAY!!! (Can we share your PM? We need help!:D) Oh! And NO pine or cedar bedding, only aspen, or better still, that paper popcorn stuff. Cedar especially can be lethal for piggies!

(((HUGS)))
Sandra

[mon]

I will definately pass this information on, thanks again! You sure can borrow the PM, he's a good fellow but I am sure he is not perfect either. Absolutely no one surpasses what's his name in bizzarr and negative behaviour though, IMHO.