Vitamin C supplements ?

[twiams]

Hey,xx>>>
When i bought my piggies, we were advised on some carrot flavoured drops to put in the guinea pigs water, to help them get enough vitamin C, but after a small trial of fresh water and water with the carrot stuff, we realised they drank much more of just clean fresh water. i don't know if it's because my piggies aren't really a big fan of carrot (usually gets left at bottom of bowl) or wether it's something most piggies don't like.
has anyone else found the same problem ?
Also
is there any other supplement i could give them that wont effect there water but will help them get enough vitamins ?
i have a printed list of veggies that have a high amount of vitamin c in them, but i don't know if veggies alone is enough or wether i should try to get another form of supplement and where i could get it from if there is one, any advice would be great, thanks

 

[lauralucy]

guinea pigs do not need vitamin drops or tablets if they get a varied diet of fresh veggies and nuggets. these are just a way for pet shops to make more money. i've never given mine drops or tablets and they are all perfectly healthy *touch wood*

 

[Toffeewoffee]

The problem with drops in water is that you cant control the intake.

Feeding fresh food naturally high in Vitamin C along with a good quality dry food would do just fine.

Fresh foods, off the top of my head, cabbage, broccoli, de-seeded peppers, small amount of orange, if i think of anymore i will let you know.

 

[twiams]

Thanks, my guinea's get mainly in there veggie bowl,
Leafy greens (normally lettuce) broccoli, pepper and cucumber, i tried them with tangerine but they didn't really eat it, when i went to get the bowl they'd just played with it and dragged it around the cage, even into there bed -_-
any more ideas would be great

 

[Toffeewoffee]

mine love celery, cut up small though as its stringy, Cheery toms & spinach in small quantities, rocket, spring greens, kale, savoy cabbage, sprouts. fruit as an occasional treat due to the sugar content., i.e apple, grapes strawberries, blueberries, banana, pineapple

Avoid iceberg lettuce as this has a high calcium content and can cause bladder stones. Also carrots should only be given as a treat.

 

[lauralucy]

bell peppers, brocolli and corriander are good for vitamin c have a look in the food section for a full range of good and bad, high/low vitamin c foods

 

[piggyfan]

I am a strong believer in giving guinea pigs extra vitamin C as I find it makes a difference to their health. I buy mine from hay experts. I crush them and put them on a slice if cucumber and they eat them with no problem.