Does Timothy Hay Have Vitamin C?
Unfortunately, When Stored for a While or Exposed to Light, Vitamins in the Food Can Be Destroyed. While Your Little Guy or Gal Probably Munches on Timothy Hay...
Unfortunately, when stored for a while or exposed to light, vitamins in the food can be destroyed. While your little guy or gal probably munches on timothy hay or other types of grass, these aren't substantial vitamin C sources.
What can guinea pigs eat that has vitamin C?
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Leafy greens and fresh veg are also a great source of vitamin C, especially:
- Salad peppers.
- tomatoes (the fruit but not the leaves)
- spinach.
- asparagus.
- broccoli.
- parsley.
- kale.
How often do guinea pigs need vitamin C?
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 increase the dose if you suspect your guinea pig is becoming sick. Guinea pigs cannot synthesize their own vitamin C.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
