Mint

[JandfpiggiesUK]

How often can piggies have mint?

 

[VickiA]

I’m not sure. I can’t get any of mine to eat it, so it’s not been an issue here. But generally speaking I’d limit it to once or twice a week if it’s being added to the more usual veggies etc. The diet guide explains what can be eaten more frequently. Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

 

[Gustav Hassert]

A few times weekly is fine. It contains 243mg of calcium per 100 grams, but its calcium to phosphorus ratio is fine, as it's lower in phosphorus than calcium. Moreover, it's high in fiber and many vitamins, including Vitamin C.

 

[DMS260820]

I’m not sure. I can’t get any of mine to eat it, so it’s not been an issue here. But generally speaking I’d limit it to once or twice a week if it’s being added to the more usual veggies etc. The diet guide explains what can be eaten more frequently. Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

Mine looked at it, nibbled it and then started reversing away from it, and then Dot came back and then backed away again

 

[JandfpiggiesUK]

A few times weekly is fine. It contains 243mg of calcium per 100 grams, but its calcium to phosphorus ratio is fine, as it's lower in phosphorus than calcium. Moreover, it's high in fiber and many vitamins, including Vitamin C.

It’s the phosphorus that causes the stones isn’t it? I’ll still feed it sparingly tho just to be on the safe side. It’s their new favourite

 

[DMS260820]

It’s the phosphorus that causes the stones isn’t it? I’ll still feed it sparingly tho just to be on the safe side. It’s their new favourite

I think phosphorus causes the gas bloat. And the calcium with stones. But I'm not a vet so i am just saying what i think i know

 

[JandfpiggiesUK]

Does anyone have a chart for low phosphorus veggies and fruit?

 

[DMS260820]

Does anyone have a chart for low phosphorus veggies and fruit?

I think their is a chart in the forum.

I know some high veg ones are

Cabbage
Kale ( cabbage group)
Spinach

 

[Deleted member 114675]

I think phosphorus causes the gas bloat.

Why would phosphorus cause bloat? Please explain.

 

[Deleted member 114675]

Does anyone have a chart for low phosphorus veggies and fruit?

There was a thread which tried to explain the calcium phosphorus ratio.... However, the member who wrote it left a long time ago so it hasn't been kept up to date.

Feeding your Guinea Pigs - A Balanced Diet (incl. Ca: P Ratio)

 

[DMS260820]

Why would phosphorus cause bloat? Please explain.

I said i think it does. I dont know. I made a point of saying i think.

I'm sure i read it on the forum years ago. Before i joined

 

[Deleted member 114675]

@JandfpiggiesUK @SkyPipDotBernie

Please also see post 14 of this thread

Kale?

Stewybus is a very knowledgeable guinea pig owner who explains that calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are essential nutrients for guineas pigs ... And it is the proportion that is important

 

[DMS260820]

@JandfpiggiesUK @SkyPipDotBernie

Please also see post 14 of this thread

Kale?

Stewybus is a very knowledgeable guinea pig owner who explains that calcium and phosphorus are essential nutrients for guineas pigs ... And it is the proportion that is important

Feeding too much has caused bloat in some of my pigs. So i agree on this

 

[Deleted member 114675]

This is the best thread for guidance on portion sizes

Long Term Balanced General And Special Needs Guinea Pig Diets

 

[DMS260820]

There was a thread which tried to explain the calcium phosphorus ratio.... However, the member who wrote it left a long time ago so it hasn't been kept up to date.

Feeding your Guinea Pigs - A Balanced Diet (incl. Ca: P Ratio)

I wonder why they left

 

[JandfpiggiesUK]

@JandfpiggiesUK @SkyPipDotBernie

Please also see post 14 of this thread

Kale?

Stewybus is a very knowledgeable guinea pig owner who explains that calcium, magnesium and phosphorus are essential nutrients for guineas pigs ... And it is the proportion that is important

Ah yes, I’ve messaged Stuart previously in the past for advice, he’s very helpful. I’ll drop him a message.

Thank you x