5 Eating

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Proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and water are necessary nutrients.

In order to achieve optimal performance, three (3) things must be available 24/7 for your guinea pig:

• Water
• Grass Hay
• Pellets (lower priority than hay and water)

Also, it is highly recommended to provide your guinea pig with the following:

• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Vitamin C (through natural food)

NOTE: Guinea pigs have a sensitive digestive system which is easily upset. Always introduce new foods slowly and patiently. Begin with a very small piece, and if they like it, keep increasing the amount a little for the next serving.

Refrain yourself from stuffing food in their mouth by force, because you might think they would LOVE it if they just TRY it. It is hard to believe, but they know what they want.