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Really stupid and pointless question..

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depends, usually mushed up pellets or critical care, can also be baby food (veggie only, of course) or pureed usual food.

it's always best to see if piggy takes food voluntarily (even CC) because they can get quite distressed when syringed.
 
i don't understand what you mean =\
i assume it depends on the prescription you get from the vet, surely?
 
The best syringe food (in my opinion/experience, usual disclaimers etc) is Burgess Guinea Pig Excel, the one in the orange bag. Most pet shops sell it.
It contains everything your pig needs, in the way of food, sounds like an advertisement!
The other advantage is that it is much cheaper than other syringe feeds. It does, however, come in pellet form and has to be prepared for syringe use, which takes very little effort. I once had a pig who was on it for nearly 18 months. Currently, I have a pig who has been syringe fed with Excel since last December.
 
Yes, As Mrs. M and Al say, it is often food or fluids if a piggy is not eating or drinking enough making it unwell. Crushed pellets then a little warm water added to make it of a consistency that will 'syringe' are ideal. As Mrs. M says veggie baby food is good too. Often meds off the vet can need syringing too. Sounds like you maybe want to get a first aid box going for emergencies. Others can add, but all I have is 1ml and 5ml syringes (although I have never used a 5ml one) these can be bought from Boots quite cheaply and singly. A couple of jars of veggie baby food, and some pro biotic that you can get from p@h. These few things will enable you to help your piggy immediately should it need it. Critical care can be bought in single sachets, that last for a little while if you feel you would like that in too. But as Al says the pellets will work, maybe as well? xx
 
ps don't ever think you are asking pointless questions, there will be others out there too afraid to ask, and glad that you have. I remember reading about Critical CAre for months before asking what it was! xx
 
There are three powder (convenience?) syringe feeds I know of, I've experience of the first three but not of the last:

Critical Care - normal / Fine Grind
NutriPowder
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Of the ones I've tried, I prefer the Fine Grind - goes through a normal syringe while still being a good consistancy. Critical Care contains prebiotics as well as the very high levels of fibres and vitamins necessary. NutriPowder is a 'herbal' alternative, made with natural plants and ingredients.

Easiest and cheapest is a pellet mash, as has been described well already.
 
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