Your guinea pig needs a variety of foods to keep him healthy and happy. Start with a high-quality guinea pig pellet. Purchase the pellets from a pet supply store that has high turnover so they will be fresh. Give your pig fresh leafy greens such as romaine lettuce or spinach and other crunchy vegetables such as carrots or squash. Small pieces of fruit such as strawberries or apple make a nice treat. Your guinea pig’s body cannot manufacture vitamin C so make sure some of the fruits and vegetables you give him are high in vitamin C. Vitamin drops don’t work as well since they dissipate quickly. Your pig also needs timothy hay. Hay adds nutrition while also adding roughage to help your pig’s digestive system work well. And all that nibbling keeps the teeth trim. Be sure your pig has access to fresh, clean water at all times. Contact your veterinary clinic Greensboro, NC to learn more.