Supreme Science Selective Guinea Pig Food 10kg

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Got a question about choosing guinea pig pellets or nuggets over other types of guinea pig food? To help you learn more about feeding a healthy diet to your gorgeous guineas, we’ve put together some really useful answers from our nutrition team at Burgess, the pet care experts . What should a healthy diet for guinea pigs consist of? A couple of dandelion leaves (ensure they have not been sprayed with pesticides or are from an area where wild rabbits graze, as they could carry disease) Natural ingredients provides a natural diet, whilst its manufacturing ensures consistency, resulting in health and vitality Always ensure any uneaten fresh food is cleaned away before it spoils. How do I switch from another brand to Burgess Excel guinea pig nuggets?

In the first few days, measure out your guinea pigs’ normal food intake for the day. Take out a small amount and replace it with the same amount of the new nuggets. Mix them together so that your guineas eat a combination of the two. I give it 4.5 stars. It is very beneficial but the one hang-up with it is that it is alfalfa-based menaing it is notably higher in calcium and protein. Calcium levels would have to be cut down in the rest of the diet of pigs over 6-7 months, meaning no other alfalfa products and not too many carrots/parsley/spinach portions.Guinea pigs have very delicate digestive systems which need to be treated with care. These small rodents need a really high-fibre diet, so feeding them unlimited high-quality hay or fresh grass is vital. Alongside this, you should provide high-quality guinea pig nuggets and the occasional treat. We all want our pets to live long and happy lives, so choose Selective, tailored nutrition to help support your pet’s digestive health and vitality for all life stages and lifestyles. It supports digestive wellbeing and has all the vitamins and minerals guinea pigs need to help keep them in the very best of health naturally.Kind to teeth with no added sugars or artificial colours, Selective Naturals Grain Free is blended with natural linseed, to help promote clear skin and a glossy coat.It helps to keep guinea pigs as healthy on the outside as they are on the inside.That's why vets recommend Selective.

Plus, don’t forget to supply your piggies with a constant supply of fresh, clean water in a bottle with a solid sipper tube, attached to their accommodation. It also contains Bio-Mos, a prebiotic which assists immune function, aids digestion, and allows beneficial bacteria to flourish As well as being important for maintaining a healthy digestion, fresh, nutritious meadow hay is also good for dental health as the gnawing action required to eat it helps to wear down their continually growing teeth. How many nuggets should I feed my guinea pig?Your cavy chums can be fed fresh greens as these are a great source of vitamin C, additional nutrients and provide some variety to their diet. However, you need to be careful about which greens you feed and how much. As a guide, feed no more than a teacup-sized amount a day to avoid tummy upsets, which you can split between morning and evening feeds. Selective Naturals Grain Free Guinea Pig Food 1.5kg is blended with temptingly tasty Timothy Hay to help promote the good health of guinea pigs.High in fibre and grain free, Selective respects the natural diet, with this delicious recipe that includes essential forage and garden vegetables. Guinea pigs don’t naturally eat fruit or root vegetables, but you can include them in small amounts as treats. This could be small pieces of carrot or celery, a cherry tomato, a little bit of banana or an apple quarter. While fresh fruit is a nice treat, it’s high in sugar and too much of it can cause your guinea pigs to put on weight.