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vitamin drops for water

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hiya,

i have got some of those vitamin drops to put in my piggies water but i was under theimpression before i brought it that it should be used once a month just to keep them happy and healthy.
anyways i read the bottle and it said to add it to the piggies drinks every day!

is this correct? do any of use use water supplements?

I'm concerned if i used it everyday then id get through the £5 bottle in a couple of weeks easily.

thanks in advance!
 
Vitamin supplements are unnecessary, and the water ones are quite possibly the worst. A pig gets all the nutrients they need from hay, high quality pellets, and a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Pure Vitamin C tablets/liquid should be kept on hand for times of illness, but they usually don't need anything the rest of the time.
 
Well said CCC4 :)

It is only at times of stress or ill health that a piggy may need a Vit C supplement and then it should be syringed never put in water bottles.

Vit C is of course a daily requirement for piggies but as has already been said the fresh vegetables and fruit you provide your piggy with every day should contain enough for normal function. :)

Spend any extra money on good quality veg and fruit.
 
can i just ask, i use the pro c vitamin powder from pets at home, i was recommended to get this by them when i bought the guinea pigs. bare in mind its the first time ive ever had them so did as i was told. is this necessary also? thanks helen
 
Nope, not necessary at all. A lot of first time owners get sold all sorts of unnecessary things. Make sure they're eating a good variety of fruit and veg daily, and if you need to give a vitamin C supplement, a pure liquid or tablet is better.
 
ok thanks for that, but why is the liquid better may i ask, is it just that its not full of extra things that arent needed? :)
 
oh and what kind of fruit is ok for them. ive only tried them on apple, veg they love cucumber and carrot, ive read a few different things on the net but some websites contradicted thereselves. :)
 
Any supplements are generally syringed straight into a piggies mouth so a liquid is easier to administer.

Nothing should be in the water bottles - except water :)

Please don't waste your money - these pet shops have a lot to answer for.
 
ok thanks, i just hope the vitamin powder hasnt harmed them in anyway because they have had this since i got them, thanks to pets at home :(
 
mocha&mimi said:
oh and what kind of fruit is ok for them. ive only tried them on apple, veg they love cucumber and carrot, ive read a few different things on the net but some websites contradicted thereselves. :)
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This is a really good shopping list for guinea pigs. I have it printed off and on the fridge, plus I take it with me when I do my shopping so that I can double check against the list.

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=42
 
mocha&mimi said:
ok thanks, i just hope the vitamin powder hasnt harmed them in anyway because they have had this since i got them, thanks to pets at home :(
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Don't worry, it shouldn't have harmed your piggie at all. Pet shops tell you that you need unnecessary things just so you spend more money :)
 
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