Vitamin C
Oxbow
Small Pets · Food & Hay
Oxbow
Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food, 10 lb
Vitamin C
Best for: Adult guinea pigs alongside unlimited hay
Timothy-based pellets made for guinea pigs, with the stabilised vitamin C they can't make themselves. Uniform pellets stop selective eating.
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What we like
- Added stabilised vitamin C
- Timothy hay base
- Uniform pellets
Keep in mind
- Pellets are a measured portion, not unlimited
- Still offer vitamin C-rich veg
Our in-depth look
Who it's for
Adult guinea pigs, as part of a hay-based diet with daily fresh vegetables.
Who should skip it
Rabbits (they need rabbit pellets), and young guinea pigs, which may benefit from an alfalfa-based young formula.
Tips
Offer about 1/8 cup a day per adult guinea pig, plus vitamin C-rich veg such as bell pepper.
Questions owners ask
Why do guinea pigs need vitamin C?
They can't make it themselves, and too little leads to scurvy.
Can I feed it to rabbits?
No, choose a rabbit pellet instead.
