What's the best guinea pig food? Are all nuggets the same quality?

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  Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on

  The best guinea pig food in my opinion is Oxbow. ( http://www.petlifeonline.co.uk/product/small_animals/oxbow-for-small-animals/oxbow-fortified-feeds/cavy-cuisine/ ) That being said, it is much more important for a guinea pig to have a good, high quality hay than to have pellets/nuggets. Hay should compromise the most part of the diet. ( http://www.petlifeonline.co.uk/product/small_animals/oxbow-for-small-animals/oxbow-hay/western-timothy-hay/ ) Hope this answers your question. Best wishes.

  

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  Answered By Todd Cecil

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 20th, 2019

  Thanks for reaching out. The best hay for guinea pigs is probably timothy hay. Low is calcium than alfalfa (less bladder stones) and more palatable than barley and others. Vegetables also need to be kept in moderation, probably 1/2 cup of mixed vegetables (greens and red/yellow/orange) daily. Don't forget the vitamin C supplementation. Good luck

  

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  Answered By Todd Cecil

  Veterinarian

  Published on January 25th, 2019

  Thanks for reaching out about Cosmo and including photos. Kaytee is a good brand, proven nutrition. But the predominant part of a guinea pigs food should be a quality timothy hay. High fiber hay required lots of chewing, thereby providing fiber to wear down the teeth. An average guinea pig should probably have 1/4 cup of pellets daily. That can be divided to twice daily. Good luck.

  

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