Your guinea pig needs a variety of foods to stay happy and healthy. Start with a high-quality nutritionally complete guinea pig pellet. Purchase these pellets from a reputable pet supply store with high turnover to ensure freshness. Give your guinea pig ample fresh leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, kale or spinach. Your pig will enjoy other crunchy vegetables such as squash or carrots. And small pieces of fruit such as strawberries or apple slices make a good treat. Your guinea pig can’t manufacture his own vitamin C so ensure that the fruits and vegetables you give him are high in vitamin C. He will also need lots of timothy hay. This hay helps your pig’s digestive system work well and all that nibbling keeps his teeth stay trim. Ensure your guinea pig has access to fresh, clean water at all times. For more information, contact your London, ON veterinarian.