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Is a higher guinea pig supplement dose safe for younger pigs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 12 days old

I've been giving my guinea pigs this for a supplement and it's been working great. When I got Sebastian he was 3 months so I only did 16 drops, but Sincestian is now 8 months I was thinking putting the full dose of 32 drops in the water. But Cosmo is only five months. If I went to 32 drops would it be bad for Cosmo? I do have two water bottles but they share everything so either way he will drink the other bottle.

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2018

I am sorry for the delay in getting to your question. It is fine to increase it to the full amount. It will not harm the younger one. Vitamin C is a "water soluble" vitamin, meaning any excess beyond what the body can use is excreted in the urine and will not cause harm. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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