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Vitamin C-Fortified Daily Food for Senior Guinea Pigs
Product Description
Unlike most mammals, guinea pigs don't produce vitamin C internally, so it has to come from their diet, and older guinea pigs need even more of it as their bodies change with age. Oxbow Essentials Senior Guinea Pig Food adds stabilized vitamin C to every pellet to cover that gap. The formula also includes six fiber sources and extra protein to support digestion, plus herbal ingredients like ginger root and chamomile, all aimed at guinea pigs over four years old.
Benefits
- Stabilized Vitamin C: Every pellet includes stabilized vitamin C, an essential nutrient that guinea pigs cannot produce on their own.
- Six-Source Fiber Blend: Combines six fiber-rich ingredients like timothy grass meal and orchard grass to support aging digestion.
- Antioxidant-Rich Herbs: Ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile work together to support physical and mental vitality in older pigs.
- Complete Daily Nutrients: Delivers 100% of a guinea pig's daily recommended vitamins and minerals in every single pellet.
- No Artificial Additives: Contains no artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors, keeping the recipe genuine and purposeful in every batch.
Variants
- 4 lb Bag
- 8 lb Bag
Ingredients
Timothy Grass Meal, Oat Grass, Orchard Grass, Suncured Alfalfa Meal, Oat Hulls, Soybean Meal, Suncured Ground Miscanthus, Oat Groats, Flaxseed Meal, Sodium Bentonite, Barley, Dried Plain Beet Pulp, Salt, DL-Methionine, Ginger Root, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Inulin, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, Turmeric Powder, L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate (Vitamin C), Chamomile, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Zinc Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols, Yeast Culture, Yucca Schidigera Extract, Zinc Proteinate, Niacin, Copper Sulfate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganous Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Biotin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Manganese Proteinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Cobalt Carbonate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Calcium Iodate, Rosemary Extract.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min) | 13.00% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 2.00% |
| Crude Fiber (min) | 26.00% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 29.00% |
| Moisture (max) | 10.00% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.30% |
| Calcium (max) | 0.60% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.25% |
| Vitamin A (min) | 10,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 (min) | 900 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min) | 200 IU/kg |
| Ascorbic Acid / Vitamin C (min) | 300 mg/kg |
How to Use
Dosage Chart
| Life Stage | Daily Amount |
|---|---|
| Senior (over 4 years) | 1/8 cup |
Dosage & Administration Instructions
- Pair with Unlimited Hay: Feed the amount above in addition to unlimited grass hay, as Oxbow's feeding guidance specifies.
- Confirm Senior Age: Oxbow labels this feeding amount for guinea pigs over four years of age specifically.
Additional Information
Precautions
- Supplement to Hay, Not a Replacement: This pelleted food is meant to accompany unlimited grass hay, not serve as a guinea pig's sole diet.
Shipping & Return
We offer ground, express, and priority delivery; see our shipping policy for details.
For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: At what age should a guinea pig start eating Senior Guinea Pig Formula?
Ans: Senior Guinea Pig Formula is designed specifically for guinea pigs over four years old, once their nutritional needs begin shifting with age. At that stage, aging guinea pigs benefit from extra fiber support and antioxidant ingredients that this recipe is built around, rather than continuing on a standard adult formula.
Q2: How much Senior Guinea Pig Food should I feed my guinea pig each day?
Ans: The feeding guidance calls for 1/8 cup of this pellet daily for senior guinea pigs over four years old. That amount should always be given in addition to unlimited grass hay, since hay is meant to remain the larger part of a guinea pig's overall diet.
Q3: Why does Essentials Formula for Senior Guinea Pigs include vitamin C?
Ans: Guinea pigs can't produce their own vitamin C, unlike many other small pets, so it has to come entirely from their diet. Stabilized vitamin C is added to every pellet in this formula, along with a guaranteed minimum level, specifically to help meet that ongoing dietary requirement.
Q4: What herbal ingredients are in Essentials Senior Guinea Pig Pellets?
Ans: This senior pellet includes ginger root, turmeric, and chamomile, three plant-based ingredients added to help support physical and mental vitality in aging guinea pigs. They're mixed directly into the formula alongside the fiber and vitamin sources, rather than offered as a separate treat or add-on.
Q5: How much fiber does the Essentials senior guinea pig pellet provide for older guinea pigs?
Ans: This formula pulls fiber from six separate sources, including timothy grass meal, orchard grass, and oat hulls, more sources than standard adult guinea pig recipes typically use. That broader fiber blend is meant to support a healthy digestive system and steady body condition as guinea pigs get older.
Q6: Does Essentials Senior Guinea Pig Food contain any artificial preservatives or flavors?
Ans: No, this senior formula leaves out artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors entirely, using mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract as natural preservatives instead. Every ingredient in the bag is described as genuine and purposeful, chosen for a specific nutritional role rather than added for appearance or shelf life.
Q7: Should I still give my guinea pig hay alongside Essentials Senior Guinea Pig Pellets?
Ans: Yes, the feeding directions specifically call for pairing this pellet with unlimited grass hay rather than feeding it on its own. The pellet is designed to complement hay, not replace it, so hay should still make up the bulk of a senior guinea pig's daily diet.