Salt ring

[bpdfs]

So i got the salt ring, but it doesnt look like he has even ever touched it yet? What is the purpose of that and do I really need it??

 

[skrikopanik]

Take it out. Guinea pigs don't need a salt lick. It's right down bad for them so no, it doesn't have a purpose

 

[bpdfs]

anyone else aggree with above statement?

 

[AudioHeart]

Here's an intresting link about guinea pig diet needs:
http://www.guinealynx.info/diet.html

I have the RSPCA Guinea Pig Care Guide book at home and they don't recommend salt licks

 

[skrikopanik]

Only petshops say salt licks are a good thing for small pets and then only so that they can sell you stuff. Google around a bit and decide for yourself?

 

[Wiebke]

Salt licks are not needed with a good diet.

Please forget about most of the junk that is sold as "treats" and "supplements", many of them contain dairy, sugars/honey, colourants. Piggies also do not need vitamins in their water. All it does it turning the water green with algae in no time flat, but you can't control the intake and any vitamins go off in a very short time anyway.

Herbal treats are OK as an occasional treat and in small quantities.

 

[Suzygpr]

I never ever use salt or mineral licks and advise all my piggy families not to use them either - a good balanced piggy diet requires no supplements. Or the worse than useless treats that every malnourished pig seems to come in with. Stamp my little feet!

Suzy x

 

[idlewildgirl]

they don't need the salt lick!

also why don't you make the one thread for all your piggy questions? May be a bit easier for us to follow!

 

[Bailey]

anyone else aggree with above statement?

I've never used a salt ring/lick for any of my guinea pigs