VITAMIN C

Just like humans, guinea pigs are unable to make their own Vitamin C. Guinea pigs therefore require a daily intake from their diet, otherwise supplementation is required. Vitamin C is essential for maintaining the health of skin, eyes, nervous system, muscles, bones and internal organ function. Adult guinea pigs should receive 20-50mg of Vitamin C per kilogram of body weight per day. In the case of illness, growth or pregnancy requirements increase to 100mg per kilogram per day. The table below will help you work out your guinea pig's daily Vitamin C intake.

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The difference in mg (see bottom of the page) will not calculate correctly if the Guinea Pig details have not been calculated beforehand.
If selecting a measurement of Cup please note an average cup equates to 125 grams.

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If the results are positive, then well done! Your guinea pig is getting sufficient vitamin C! Remember to recheck the results if the diet changes, if the guinea pig's status changes (eg becomes pregnant or unwell) or if the your guinea pig's weight changes. It is a good idea to take the vitamin C test every 3 months!

If the result is negative, then your guinea pig is not getting sufficient vitamin C. You will need to either change or increase the amount of vitamin C rich vegetables, or supplement with additional vitamin C. We stock 50mg vitamin C tablets, as well as a range of hay and pellets specifically designed for guinea pigs.