Your guinea pig needs a variety of foods in his diet to keep him healthy and happy. Start with a high-quality guinea pig pellet. Purchase the pellets from a store that has high turnover to ensure they are fresh. Give your pig fresh leafy greens such as Romaine lettuce, spinach or kale. He will need other crunchy vegetables for additional nutrition such as carrots or squash. A small piece of fruit such as an apple slice or strawberry make a nice treat. Your guinea pig’s body cannot manufacture vitamin C so you need to be sure some of his fruits and vegetables are high in vitamin C. Your pig will also need lots of timothy hay. This hay adds roughage to aid the digestive tract and all that nibbling help keep the teeth trim. And make sure your pig has access to fresh, clean water at all times. For more information, contact your vet care East Indianapolis, IN.