Guinea Pig Lynx Food Chart

Asparagus 92 40 23 2 28 13 2 21 56 0 4 1.

Guinea pig lynx food chart. Guinea pig diet of timothy hay when i became a new owner i was completely shocked at the fact that they ate the same stuff used for bedding in a guinea pig cage. Beets 87 58 43 1 61 4 9 16 40 0 4 1. In nutrient requirements of laboratory animals fourth revised edition 1995 the nutrient requirements of the guinea pig. A few individual vegetables like peppers are exceptionally high in vitamin c.

Ideally a guinea pig s diet should consist of timothy hay fruits vegetables and pellets. Fruits are color coded light orange. Green leaves are extremely important in a guinea pig s diet. Beet greens 92 15 19 1 82 30 0 119 40 3 1.

Guinea pig care basic and t color care phlet guinea lynx foods that guinea pigs should and guinea pig to lose weight caring for your guinea pignutrition read me cavy charts poisonous plantsnutrition read me cavy charts poisonous plantsnutrition read me cavy charts poisonous plantsno calcium ts for guinea pigs good or bad small pet read more. Nutritionally poor quality food not recommended 12 0 73 0 23 0 0 1 10 35 4 3 31 4 1 74 1 05 0 79 cranberries 22. Some of the best greens and ones they generally like are lettuce but not iceberg spring greens kale various herbs including mint parsley coriander cilantro and basil as well as foraged plants providing they are safe. Your cavy the proper name guinea pigs are known by will depend on you for food water medical care and companionship.

Calcium per 100 grams vegetables 309 mg lambs quarters 210 mg spinach mustard 208 mg dill weed 190 mg turnip greens 187 mg dandelion greens. Guinea lynx sortable veg fruit chart 10 calorie quantities grams sugar gm calcium mg ca p phos mg. Guinea pigs depend on their digestive system to break down complex foods like hay. A guinea pig can be one of the most endearing and wonderful pets.

Allow us explain each category of a healthy guinea pig diet in detail. Beneficial bacteria produce b vitamins which are important to good health. The most current data from the usda food database is used. These vegs have been removed because they are similar or identical in nutrition to companion items plain green beans broccoli corn and cabbage or because many of the values were missing tomatoes.

Guinea pig care guide overview. Best greens for guinea pigs. Vegetables are color coded light green with crucifers brassicas a paler green. Broccoli 90 69 28 3 93 2 48 66 0.

They may live as long as 9 years the average is 5 to 7 so the decision to bring one into your home must be made carefully. Use fruits only as an occasional treat not as a significant portion of your guinea pig s diet as they generally have a lopsided ratio of calcium to phosphorus.