Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

  • Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!

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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered

Hi are all guinea pig nuggets the same ? What best one to feed them

2 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out. If you are referring to guinea pig pellets, you should be able to read the ingredients label for nutritional value. Another idea to keep in mind is various vitamins and ingredients degrade over time. A better quality pellets, is likely to be healthier over a longer period of time. Guinea pigs should mainly eat a good quality hay, to decrease caloric intake and the help wear down teeth. Unlimited timothy hay, 1/8-1/4 cup pellets (each) per day, and 1/2 cup various vegetables daily. Keep it simple. Good luck.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

Other Answers

  • Image profile

    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.

    Vote icon

    1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

See More Answers

Related Questions

Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?
Is your mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and pussy? Dr. Melanie, a certified vet, discusses severe eye issues like infection or abscess, urging an immediate visit.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?
Is your dog's dry skin a concern? A certified vet offers expert advice on finding the best fish-based dog food alternatives to Science Diet for essential oils.
Updated on February 04, 2026
Petco Pet Education Center
Food & Nutrition
What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?
Planning a trip to Chicago and need to feed your Syrian hamster? A certified vet offers expert advice on feeding options for short and long trips, plus finding trusted pet sitters.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Food & Nutrition
Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?
Can your chickens eat bell peppers and salads? Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth offers expert advice on safe feeding, frequency, and how fresh veggies boost vibrant yolks.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Food & Nutrition
My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?
Adopted a pet not eating hay? Dr. Stafford, a certified vet, offers expert guidance on encouraging hay consumption, including adjusting pellets and trying fresh types.
Updated on December 04, 2025
Petco Pet Education Center
Health & Wellbeing
My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?
Is your rat breathing heavily, won't eat, and has no energy? A Licensed Vet Tech explains potential causes like infection and age, urging a vet visit for diagnosis.
Updated on December 04, 2025
image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Book Now

Sponsored