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Are vitamin C drops enough for guinea pigs instead of daily veggies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

I am wondering for the care of guinea pigs about the need for vitamin c. Can vitamin c drops replace having to feed vegetablez every day?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

Although vitamin c drops are a help they do not store ell and tend to reduce in efficacy over time. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a more reliable source and also provide environmental enrichment and both mental and physical stimulation to her daily routine

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