Low Calcium Diet

[amyeeclaire]

I'm currently swapping fudge from Burgess excel mint nuggets to science selective grain free, but wondering what the best grain free, low calcium nuggets are?

Also I can't find anywhere if or how much calcium there is in burgess excel marigold and dandelion Timothy hay? (Or what the best Timothy hay there is to give)

And finally - struggling with veggies as I have to avoid veggies that set off his UTI's but now also need to make sure there's little or no calcium in them.

Any help is appreciated!

 

[Jesse's pigs]

@Wiebke

 

[Wiebke]

I'm currently swapping fudge from Burgess excel mint nuggets to science selective grain free, but wondering what the best grain free, low calcium nuggets are?

Also I can't find anywhere if or how much calcium there is in burgess excel marigold and dandelion Timothy hay? (Or what the best Timothy hay there is to give)

And finally - struggling with veggies as I have to avoid veggies that set off his UTI's but now also need to make sure there's little or no calcium in them.

Any help is appreciated!

Hi!

For the veg, see our sample diet: Recommendations For A Balanced General Guinea Pig Diet
The UK pellet comparison chart: Nugget Comparison Chart
Versele Laga, Bunny or JR Farm grainless are the brands that we are currently recommending. According to the piggy acceptance feedback from forum members, the last is the one that is generally most easily accepted althugh piggies are not quite keen to be shifted off their usual pellets. All brands are easily available online, from place like zooplus, for instance.
Stick to plain timothy hay. Dandelions are fairly high calcium.

Most importantly of all, please filter your water irrespective of whether you live in a hard water area or not; the minerals in the water also contribute to the formation of stones. Most people overlook just how much calcium is taken in via drinking, especially considering that England is a hard water country. Filtering water can REALLY make a huge difference!