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Nutrition for Guinea Pigs

Nutrition for Guinea Pigs

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Listed below are some nutritious foods for you to incorporate into your pet's diet. Nutrition plays a major role in the health and longevity of any animal.

Keep in mind that moderation and variety are keys to offering a complete, well-balanced diet.

Vegetables

Vitamin C

  • Turnip greens 
  • Mustard greens
  • Dandelion greens
  • Kale
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Parsley
  • Collards
  • Broccoli leaves
  • Beet greens
  • Cauliflower 
  • Broccoli florets
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*Note: Oranges and cabbage do offer some Vitamin C, however, when compared to the above foods, the amount is nominal.

*This article may not be reproduced without the written consent of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

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