Are Oxbow vitamin C tablets good for guinea pigs?

Stabilized Vitamin C for your best friend! Natural Science Vitamin C contains high fiber Timothy hay and the stabilized vitamin C that guinea pigs needs and other animals benefit from during times of stress, illness or recovery.

Can I give my guinea pig vitamin C tablets?

Chewable flavored C tablets are available in 100 mg sizes, which can be quartered into 25 mg pieces and fed directly to your guinea pig. Some people have good luck with liquid vitamin C, which can be found at some health food stores. Avoid multi-vitamin supplements and do not add vitamin C to the water.

What kind of vitamin C should I give my guinea pig?

1 You can buy vitamin C tablets specifically for guinea pigs (e.g. Oxbow’s GTN-50C) or human chewable 100 mg tablets (note: make sure you are getting just vitamin C rather than a multivitamin formula). A quarter of a 100 mg tablet daily is a recommended dose for most adult guinea pigs.

How much vitamin C is too much for a guinea pig?

Giving a guinea pig high doses of vitamin C, such as 300 mg daily rather than 30 mg, puts them at risk for developing pseudo-scurvy. If the guinea pig becomes used to the supplement and then it is no longer given, they can develop symptoms just like scurvy, even if fed a normal, nutritionally complete diet.

What happens if guinea pigs dont get vitamin C?

Symptoms. A pig suffering from vitamin C deficiency may appear weak and lethargic, have difficulty moving, lose weight and stop eating, display a rough coat, or have diarrhea. Some pigs might have internal bleeding. You may also notice a small exterior wound bleeding excessively or not healing correctly.

What is critical care for guinea pigs?

Critical Care® is a product produced by Oxbow that acts as a recovery food for rabbits and guinea pigs. It is high in fibre as it is made with Timothy Hay and is a balanced food item. It comes in a few different flavours with the main two being Apple Banana and Aniseed.

How do I give vitamin C to my guinea pig?

You can increase your guinea pig’s vitamin C intake by giving it fruits and vegetables like strawberries, peppers, broccoli, and kiwi. You can also give your guinea pig dark, leafy vegetables, like kale and spinach, to help it get more vitamin C.

How often do you give guinea pigs vitamin C?

Because vitamin C usually degrades rather quickly, it is crucial to also offer your guinea pig vitamin C-rich vegetables and fruit on a daily basis. About 1/8 cup of pellets once a day—supplemented by hay and fresh vegetables as described below—will be enough.

Do carrots have vitamin C for guinea pigs?

Foods like carrots, kiwifruit, berries, and pineapple are also great as a source of Vitamin C and a tasty treat for your guinea pigs but only feed them a few times a week, not every day, as these foods have quite a high sugar content.

Do guinea pigs need vitamin C everyday?

The average guinea pig requires 10-20 mg of vitamin C every day. An unhealthy guinea pig may need 100 mg of vitamin C daily so temporarily increase the dose if you suspect your guinea pig is becoming sick. Guinea pigs cannot synthesize their own vitamin C.

How do I give my guinea pig vitamin C?

Feed fruits and other vegetables to your guinea pig as a treat. Cucumbers, guava, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberry, peas, tomatoes, and kiwi are good sources of Vitamin C for guinea pigs. Vegetables and fruits can be offered a few times a week. Since fruits are high in sugar, these should be given more sparingly.

How do I make sure my guinea pig has enough vitamin C?