Wagg Twitch Guinea Pig Nuggets, 2kg

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Vitamin A (retinyl acetate) 25,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 2,000 iu/kg, Vitamin E (dl Alpha tocopherol acetate) 125 mg/kg, Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid monophosphate) 1,050 mg/kg, Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate 28 mg/kg, Iodine (Calcium lodate anhydrous) 2. Not only are bananas considered safe for guinea pigs but because they are rich in fibre, vitamin A and vitamin B, and contain some essential vitamin C, they are considered a somewhat healthy treat to feed. Always avoid feeding processed foods, because the additives and other ingredients are not really designed for guinea pig consumption.

While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it is accurate, it is not a substitute for your reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Pellets may not have the same natural appearance as muesli mix, but all of the ingredients have been equally combined before the pellets are pressed. The high fibre content also means that the 14% protein level falls some way below the 18% advised level. If you and your pet love Wagg, why not be socialite and join us online where you can stay in touch with us, be first to hear any news, get some handy hints and tips, enter one of our competitions and much more. Make sure to avoid feeding your guinea pig corn, grains, seeds, nuts, peas, avocado, mushrooms, garden shrubs, buttercups, rhubarb leaves or onions.Oxbow Essentials has 250mg/kg of vitamin C, which means that you will need to supplement these levels with some kind of additive or ensure that you provide plenty of leafy greens that are also high in the essential ingredient. Another non-tip bowl we like that is perfect for this amount of pelletsis the quarter cup sized STAYbowl. They do have very specific dietary requirements, however, that consist of feeding a combination of hay, pelleted food, and fresh vegetables and while it might seem like a lot of work, especially compared to pets like dogs and cats that can get all of their dietary requirements from a single type of food, it is important that you meet their daily nutritional needs. Chewing on some roughage is good for their dental health, but also provides them with a natural source of fibre.

This means that while they can eat cucumber, most guinea pigs would benefit from being given better quality and more nutritionally beneficial foods instead. Pesticides that contain harmful chemicals can lead to liver and kidney failure in your sensitive guinea pig. Ingredients-Wheat, Peas, Oatfeed, Wheatfeed, Toasted Soya, Oats, Flaked Maize, Lucerne, Sunflower Ext. It is a muesli-type mix, which might be a problem for selective eaters because they will pick out the pieces they want and leave behind those they aren’t keen on. It does contain 1,000mg/kg of vitamin C, which should be adequate to meet a cavie’s daily vitamin C requirement.

Hay is essential to provide them with a complete diet and help them maintain healthy digestion, promote natural tooth wear and provide environmental enrichment. The food they produceis well balanced and it doesn’t contain some of the unhealthy and unnecessary additives and ingredients that can be found in some other lower quality pellets. Although many commercial guinea pig foods do include grain, processed grains are difficult for guinea pigs to digest, which means that they can cause gastrointestinal upset and may prevent your cavie from getting its nutritional requirements from the food it eats. The easiest way to measure this is by using an eighth measuring cup or a tablespoon rather than guessing as it is quite a small amount.