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My guinea pig won't eat bell peppers. How can I ensure he gets vitamin C?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 6 days old

Im worried about my guinea pig, Tazo who I just got on July 1. I dont think he is eating enough vitamin C. I observed cage where he came from and noticed that he was only fed timothy hay, kaytees fortified daily pellets, and lettuce. He is brave enough to be hand fed by me. I tried had feeding him bell pepper but all he does is sniffs it and looks at me as if i am giving him a piece of cardboard to eat. Ive also tried putting it into a bowl and letting him eat it. Could you help me please?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on July 6th, 2017

I would try a variety of fresh foods that are high in vitamin c like kiwi, kale, oranges, and different color bell peppers. If this doesn't work you could try to add tang powder (a human powdered drink) to his water and see if he will drink it this way. I hope this helps.

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

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    Published on July 6th, 2017

    You may want to try a variety of foods that are high in vit c like kiwi, kale, dandelion, parsley, and oranges. If he won't take any fresh fruits you can add tang orange powder (a human powdered drink) to his water and see if he will drink it that way. I hope this helps!

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