Guinea Pig

Guinea pigs need daily vitamin C — unlike most other small pets, they can't make it themselves — plus a steady supply of fresh hay and a vitamin-C-fortified pellet formulated specifically for them rather than a generic small-animal mix. Shop pellets, Timothy hay and vitamin-C-rich treats below. If you're newer to guinea pig care, it's worth checking that whatever pellet you're using was actually made for guinea pigs — a rabbit-formulated pellet won't have the vitamin C they need.

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FAQs

Why do guinea pigs need vitamin C?

Unlike most small pets, guinea pigs can't produce their own vitamin C, so it has to come from their food every day — via a guinea-pig-specific pellet and fresh vegetables like bell pepper.

Can I feed my guinea pig a rabbit pellet?

It's best to use a guinea-pig-specific pellet rather than a rabbit or generic small-animal pellet, since it's formulated with the added vitamin C guinea pigs need that other pellets don't include.