Guinea pigs are fairly low maintenance pets but they need a variety of foods to keep healthy and happy. Start with a high-quality, nutritionally complete guinea pig pellet. Your guinea pig will also need green, leafy vegetables such as Romaine lettuce, spinach or kale. Other nutrients can be found in colorful vegetables such as carrots, squash and mild peppers. Small pieces of fruit such as strawberries or papaya make a welcome treat. Your guinea pig also needs timothy hay to provide roughage to help your pig’s digestive system work properly and all that nibbling can keep the teeth trim. Remove and discard all fresh foods daily so they don’t spoil or become contaminated with droppings. Check that some the foods are high in vitamin C since your pig cannot create this important vitamin on his own.Ensure that your pig has access to fresh, clean water at all times. For more information, contact your Orleans County, NY veterinarian or click here

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