{"title":"Food for Guinea Pigs","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuinea pig food can be healthy? AND tasty? At the same time? ...Well, that just makes our wheek. -----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuinea pig food made with premium ingredients and fortified with essential vitamins and minerals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuinea pigs are smart, active (some) and so full of mischief. (But mischievous cavies are so lovable… are we right?) Caring for a guinea pig requires the right guinea pig supplies, like a variety of food for a balanced diet. So that means it’s super important to buy high-quality Timothy hay based pelleted guinea pig food if you choose to supplement your piggy’s diet with pellets. Guinea pig pellets are great for a little extra nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we’ve got the perfect option for cavies that will keep ‘em happy, healthy and fit. A guinea pig’s diet is all about balance. So shop balance and buy balance; give your cavy a wonderful life with our awesome food. Direct to your door at the click of a button. Our quality won’t be outdone. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Try it. You won’t regret it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGUINEA PIGS AND VITAMIN C DEFICIENCY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuinea pigs and primates, like us, are unable to make their own vitamin C. Because their bodies can’t synthesize or store it, they need to receive around 10-30 mg per day through their diet. Guinea pigs that don’t get enough vitamin C are at risk for scurvy, even when deprived for as little as two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proper diet is really all that’s needed to meet the daily vitamin C requirement for most guinea pigs. But... what actually is a proper guinea pig diet? Well, to break it down, approximately 80% of your guinea pig’s diet should be a high-quality hay. Your guinea pig should have constant access to fresh hay. Always. At all times. 15% greens, 4% pellets and 1% treats should make up the other 20% of the diet. Although pellets aren’t 100% necessary, if your cavy isn’t getting the recommended daily dose of the magical vitamin C via fresh veggies, you’ll need to find another way to supplement. And pellets are definitely an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PELLETED GUINEA PIG FOOD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk about information overload when it comes to guinea pig food; there are tons of brands available on the market. But unfortunately, many of them aren’t safe for your piggy. The majority of cheaper brands are super flashy… they may look nice and taste good to your guinea pig, but stay away. Far, far away. These “junk food” pellets are packed with fattening, choke-hazard ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best guinea pig food is a bag full of pellets. Just that. No seeds, no nuts, no fruit bits, no colorful flakes. Just pellets. If you give your guinea pig the option of junk food or food with nutritional value, they’re probably going to go for the junk. (Naughty little stinkers.) But, as pet owners, that’s what we’re here for… when it comes to your guinea pig’s diet, be the parent, not the friend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmall Pet Select guinea pig food pellets are made in small batches and packed by hand. Only the finest ingredients are used, including our premium timothy hay. It’s super green and smells fantastic. Your piggy will agree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT GUINEA PIG FOOD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you choose to feed pellets, make sure they’re high-quality, timothy-based (fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C). Guinea pigs need these essential vitamins and minerals to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFITTING PELLETED FOOD INTO YOUR PIGGY’S DAILY DIET\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Much Pelleted Guinea Pig Food Should I Serve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile unlimited grass hay is the majority of what your guinea pig should be eating, a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.smallpetselect.com\/products\/premium-guinea-pig-food\"\u003ehigh-quality pellet\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewith stabilized vitamin C is an easy way to guarantee your guinea pig is getting a balanced diet. Just 1\/8 cup per guinea pig per day should do the trick, although most won’t overeat as long as hay is always available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDon’t Forget The Hay!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of a guinea pig’s diet should be hay; they need lots of it, and they need constant access to it. We talked about pellets being optional. And they are… thinking they’re not isn’t reality. If your cavy has enough forage and greens, pellets aren’t necessary. A guinea pig should eat about three ounces per day, about six pounds per month. But, while the bulk of diet should be guinea pig hay, we should also feed our pig lots of leafy greens and veggies to make sure they’re getting those micronutrients. They need those too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e…And Of Course, Fresh Water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seems like a no-brainer, but it’s always a good reminder. Guinea pigs should never ever ever ever go without fresh water. Access to fresh water in a suspension bottle is a must. Their lives depend on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding in Fresh Veggies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the bulk of diet should be guinea pig hay, we should also feed our pig lots of fresh veggies to make sure they’re getting those micronutrients... they need those too. Fresh veggies are a fun way to add variety to the diet and make sure your guinea pig is getting all the vitamin C they need. All veggies aren’t created equal, though. Bell peppers are a great everyday food for guinea pigs. Rotate colors to switch things up. Fun, right? Everyone loves a new taste and a little color pop. A few slices is all they’ll need. Bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, but still low in calcium, sugar, and acid. And that’s a good thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember, some fruits and veggies high in Vitamin C come with a catch. Parsley, for example, is too high in calcium to feed daily or in large amounts. And oranges juice their vitamin C reputation for all it’s worth, but are a bit too high in sugar and acid to compete with bell peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you’re shopping for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.smallpetselect.com\/pages\/guinea-pig-products\"\u003eguinea pig supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, there’s a lot of conflicting information: what’s safe, what’s not, what’s healthy, what’s not, what’s good-quality, what’s not… and you get the picture. When it comes to guinea pig food, we totally understand how easy it is to become confused. Most brick-and-mortar pet stores do NOT carry quality guinea pig food and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.smallpetselect.com\/collections\/hay-for-guinea-pigs\"\u003eguinea pig hay\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e that your pet requires. And that they deserve, too. So please… source the highest-quality food possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid pet store pellet mixes, treats and foods that have fillers, artificial colors, seeds, sugars, and pesticides. Yuck! Rather, provide natural, timothy-based pellets, tons of fresh quality hay and fresh veggies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour pet’s life depends on their diet. Don’t be overwhelmed with all of the options. Keep it simple when it comes to guinea pig food. And remember, if you’re wondering which pelleted guinea pig food to consider, skip the flashy bag full of colorful flakes and go for nutrition. Your piggy will thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2nd-cut-timothy-and-guinea-pig-food","title":"2nd Cut Timothy + Guinea Pig Food Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt’s a furry friend’s dream come true! This 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Cutting Timothy Hay \u0026amp; Guinea Pig Food bundle is the perfect way to meet your guinea pigs dietary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Premium Timothy-Based Guinea Pig Pellet is carefully crafted to meet the unique dietary needs of these adorable critters. Made in small batches with only the finest ingredients, the Small Pet Select Guinea Pig Food is fortified with all essential vitamins and minerals (including stabilized vitamin C) that guinea pigs need to stay healthy.  Although hay is the most important part of your cavy’s diet (really, it’s #1), when you want to provide a little extra nutrition, pellets could be your answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut wait, there's more! Our bundle takes guinea pig indulgence to the next level. Also included in the box is our carefully selected premium, hand-sorted 2nd cutting Timothy hay, renowned for its soft texture and exquisite taste. Your guinea pigs will relish every bite while benefiting from the fiber-rich goodness that promotes optimal digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Small Pet Select, we believe in offering only the finest quality products for our furry friends. So, treat your guinea pigs to this delightful bundle and watch their little noses twitch with delight! They deserve nothing but the best, and this bundle delivers it in every delicious morsel. Order now and let the guinea pig feast begin!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Pet Select","offers":[{"title":"10lbs 2nd Cut + 5lbs Guinea Pig Pellets","offer_id":1163404137,"sku":"TIM010-PEL05","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lbs 2nd Cut + 10lbs Guinea Pig Pellets","offer_id":1163404145,"sku":"TIM10GP10","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/4315\/products\/Untitleddesign_35.png?v=1741870747"},{"product_id":"premium-guinea-pig-food-pellets","title":"Guinea Pig Food Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for the best ever premium quality Timothy-based guinea pig food, buy this one. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe offer an ultra-awesome, top-of-the-line Timothy hay guinea pig pellet, fortified with all essential vitamins and minerals (including stabilized Vitamin C) that guinea pigs need to stay healthy. Small Pet Select guinea pig food pellets are made in small batches with only the finest ingredients, including our very best hand-selected Timothy hay. (We actually go to the fields to choose the hay we offer. Our CEO has 20\/20 vision. No joke.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePellets can be such a great supplement to your guinea pig’s diet. Although hay is the most important part of your cavy’s diet (really, it’s #1), when you want to provide a little extra nutrition, pellets could be your answer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend feeding with Small Pet Select Timothy hay, freshwater (always!), and moderate amounts of fresh veggies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStay away from junky big-box pet store guinea pig pellets; they’re packed with unsafe ingredients and can cause obesity, teeth issues, and other scary things. While the mixes may look appealing, they don’t have the nutrients your cavy deserves. And needs. You won’t be sorry your guinea pig tried this stuff. And they won’t be sorry, either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP.S. There are no nuts in our premium guinea pig food pellets. Be aware, though, that they are manufactured in a facility that processes nuts. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Pet Select","offers":[{"title":"5lb","offer_id":1177639601,"sku":"GPEL-5","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10lb","offer_id":1177639605,"sku":"GPEL-10","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20lb","offer_id":1177639609,"sku":"GPEL-020","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40lb","offer_id":40641622802466,"sku":"GPPELLET-40","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0816\/4315\/products\/20LB-Guinea-Food-Angle-5copy.jpg?v=1741876095"},{"product_id":"non-gmo-soy-free-guinea-pig-food-pellets","title":"Non-GMO, Soy-Free Guinea Pig Food Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet your paws on the best Non-GMO premium quality Timothy-based Guinea Pig pellets on the market. Your guinea pigs will gobble these up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Non-GMO, Soy-Free Guinea Pig Food Pellets are fortified with all the essential vitamins and minerals (including stabilized Vitamin C) that guinea pigs need to stay healthy. Small Pet Select \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.smallpetselect.com\/collections\/pelleted-food-for-guinea-pigs\" title=\"guinea pig food\"\u003eguinea pig food\u003c\/a\u003e pellets are made in small batches with only the finest ingredients, including our very best hand-selected Timothy hay. (We actually go to the fields to choose the hay we offer. And our CEO has 20\/20 vision. No joke.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePellets can be such a great supplement to your guinea pig’s diet. While hay is the most important part of your cavy’s diet (really, it’s #1), when you want to provide a little extra nutrition, pellets can be your answer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend feeding with Small Pet Select Timothy hay, freshwater (always!), and moderate amounts of fresh veggies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStay away from the junky big-box pet store guinea pig pellets; they’re packed with unsafe ingredients and can cause obesity, teeth issues, and other scary things. While the mixes may look appealing, they don’t have the nutrients your cavy deserves and needs. You won’t be sorry you let your guinea pig try this stuff. And they won’t be sorry, either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP.S. There are no nuts in our premium guinea pig food pellets. 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Absolutely. And let's not forget the stabilized Vitamin C – crucial for the vibrancy and vitality of your young furball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur pellets are produced with love and precision, in boutique small batches, right here in the USA. Why? Because quality is our promise. (Did we mention our CEO's impeccable 20\/20 vision? That means only the finest for your pet.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile hay remains the pillar of your guinea pig's diet (indeed, it’s the undeniable #1), your growing cavy needs that extra nutritional push. That's where our pellets, tailored for youth, come in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHas your growing cavy reached their 6 month mark? 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