Questions and Answers
What is the daily requirement of vitamin C for guinea pigs?
10-30 mg/day
Why is it important to replenish the water supply of guinea pigs daily if vitamin C is added to it?
Vitamin C added to water does not last long
What happens to guinea pigs if they are deprived of vitamin C?
They develop scurvy
Why should care be taken in choosing fresh vegetables for guinea pigs that are high in vitamin C?
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What is the role of coprophagia in guinea pig nutrition?
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What is the optimal environmental temperature range for guinea pigs?
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Why is it important for guinea pigs to have a sipper tube with an appropriately sized ball bearing?
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Why is it not appropriate to place open feed or water containers on the cage floor for guinea pigs?
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Why should guinea pigs be fed a commercial high-quality feed designed specifically for them?
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How do guinea pigs drink water differently from rats and mice?
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