Guinea Pig Diet.. Please Help!?

Question

My guinea pig, Jamie, is overweight. What kind of diet should I put her on? Please be specific, use cups, or tablespoons in your answers. The best answer gets 10 points.

Answer 1

there is diet info here http://www.guinealynx.info/diet.html

Unlimited grass hay and a cup of dark leafy veggies daily. Limit the pellets - plain high quality ones fortified with vit c. No seeds, nuts or colored bits. No pet store junk treats.

And a big cage and lots of floor time http://www.guineapigcages.com  

Answer 2

Just like humans, some piggies have larger body structure than others. That doesn't necessarily mean that your piggie is *overweight*. I have several sows that are 3lbs. and would not consider them overweight!

I would NOT put a guinea pig on a diet. The closest thing to a diet for a guinea pig would be to limit fruits.

All guinea pigs need unlimited access to Timothy hay, one cup of fresh green veggies each day, and 1/4 cup of high quality pellets every day.

http://www.guinealynx.info/diet.html

Be sure you're letting your piggie out at least an hour each day for floortime so she can get some exercise.

http://www.guineapigcages.com/floortime....

Is Jamie an only piggie? If yes, you should seriously consider getting her a same s*x friend from a local shelter or guinea pig rescue. This would greatly increase her exercise, since piggies love to play and chase each other.

http://www.cavyspirit.com/sociallife.htm