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Oxbow Essentials

Guinea Pig Adult

Guinea pigs · kibble · 2.27 kg

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Overall score 88/100 · Excellent

Summary

Reference pellets for guinea pigs. Timothy hay first (40%), high fiber, stabilized vitamin C — essential as guinea pigs can't synthesize it.

Sub-scores

A Proteins
A Nutrition balance
A Undesirables
A Transparency
A Species adaptability

Composition analysed

Timothy hay (40%), alfalfa, beet pulp, flaxseed oil, vitamin A, stabilized vitamin C

  1. A Timothy hay 40% fiber
  2. B Alfalfa fiber
  3. B Beet pulp fiber
  4. A Flaxseed oil fat
  5. A Vitamin A vitamin mineral

Nutritional analysis

Crude protein
14%
Crude fat
3%
Ash
6%
Fibre
25%
Moisture
10%

Strengths

  • 40% timothy hay
  • 25% fiber
  • Stabilized vitamin C
  • No seeds or sugars

Weaknesses

  • High price
  • Limited availability in France

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