Diet

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A guinea pig can be a fussy little creature, expect likes and dislikes, and a bit like some of us, they don't like change!Staple guinea pig mix from your pet store is the basic diet, but even here beware! - best choose a guinea pig mix that prevents selective feeding, i.e. they choose those bits they like and leave the bits they don't. The consequences of this is that they may lack a balanced diet and can be prone to illnesses as a result!

Next we come to fruit and veg - and here little often is better than too much which can cause diarrhoea. Guinea pigs need fresh fruit and veg, and are partial to green leafs.A Vitamin C supplement in their drinking water is recommended, but read the instructions so not to over-dose! Try beetroot (not pickled), carrot, broccoli, celery, cauliflower leafs, cabbage, but lettuce only very occasionally if at all, as it can cause colic.Offer orange, apple, grapes but not the whole fruit, cut or slice and make this a treat rather than constantly available.
Special hang-up treats from pet stores are also good, and encourage the animal to climb up and use their rodent teeth.Another essential is a daily fresh supply of clean water.By all means try other things from time to time, ours like cold peas (cooked), and will even nibble small pieces of bread.Remember guinea pigs are veggie, so no meat or dairy products, and definately no sweets or anything with sugar.

Hay is essential and there should always be a supply of fresh grass hay in their home which should be replenished every time their cage is cleaned!
NOW SOME DONT'Scabbage, iceburg lettuce, uncooked beans, geminating potatoes, pears, dairy products, and unshelled nuts.

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