Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs

Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs is a complete, balanced food specially formulated to provide guinea pigs with the essential nutrients they need for everyday health and wellbeing. Developed by Mealberry, this nutritious blend combines grasses, vegetables, grains and carefully selected plant ingredients with added vitamin C, vitamins and minerals.

Guinea pigs have unique nutritional requirements, particularly their need for dietary vitamin C. Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs provides 1,350mg of vitamin C per kilogram, together with natural prebiotics, biotin, zinc and essential nutrients to support digestive health, healthy skin and coat condition.

With its varied ingredients and textures, this flavourful feed offers an enjoyable addition to your guinea pig’s daily diet alongside unlimited good-quality hay and suitable fresh vegetables.

Key Features and Benefits

• Added vitamin C: Contains 1,350mg/kg of vitamin C, an essential nutrient that guinea pigs cannot produce themselves.
• Complete nutritional formula: Provides proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals formulated for guinea pigs.
• Digestive support: Contains fibre and fructooligosaccharides (FOS), natural prebiotics that support beneficial intestinal bacteria.
• Healthy skin and coat: Biotin and zinc contribute to maintaining normal skin and coat condition.
• Vitamin and mineral enriched: Supports everyday nutritional requirements and general wellbeing.
• Natural plant ingredients: Includes grass pellets, vegetables, grains and legumes for dietary variety.
• Yucca extract: Helps reduce unpleasant waste odours.
• Varied textures: Combines crunchy pellets, flakes and other plant ingredients to encourage natural feeding behaviour.

Why Vitamin C Is Essential for Guinea Pigs

Unlike many other animals, guinea pigs cannot manufacture their own vitamin C. They depend on their daily diet to provide sufficient amounts of this important nutrient.

Vitamin C contributes to normal immune function, collagen formation, tissue maintenance and overall health.

A deficiency can lead to serious health problems, including poor coat condition, weakness, joint discomfort and reduced appetite.

Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs contains 1,350mg/kg of added vitamin C to help meet these nutritional requirements.

Because vitamin C can deteriorate during storage, always check the best-before date and store the feed correctly. Guinea pigs should also receive suitable fresh vitamin C-rich vegetables, such as bell peppers, as part of a balanced daily diet.

Digestive Health and Natural Prebiotics

A healthy digestive system is essential for guinea pigs. Their digestive tract is adapted to processing fibrous plant material throughout the day.

Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs contains grass-based ingredients, vegetables and natural FOS prebiotics that help support beneficial intestinal bacteria.

However, concentrated guinea pig food should always complement, rather than replace, unlimited grass hay. Hay provides the long-stem fibre necessary for normal gut function and helps support natural dental wear.

For additional digestive support when recommended by a veterinarian, consider Protexin Soluble, a multi-strain probiotic supplement suitable for rodents.

Ingredients in Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs

Grass pellets, puffed wheat, sweet lupin flakes, carob, barley flakes, pea flakes, carrot flakes, puffed maize, alfalfa structure, sunflower seeds, fructooligosaccharides and yucca extract.

This combination provides plant-based nutrition with a variety of textures and flavours.

Nutritional Analysis

Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs contains the following analytical constituents according to Mealberry’s published product specifications:

Nutrient	Content
Crude Protein	17.2%
Crude Fat	4.4%
Crude Fibre	9.7%
Crude Ash	7.0%
Calcium	0.9%
Phosphorus	0.6%

Nutritional Additives per kg

Nutrient	Amount
Vitamin A	15,000 IU
Vitamin D3	1,100 IU
Vitamin E	150 IU
Vitamin C	1,350mg
Biotin	300mcg
Copper (II) Sulphate	5mg
Zinc Sulphate	50mg
Potassium Iodide	2mg

The added vitamins and minerals help support normal physiological functions, nutritional balance and everyday wellbeing.

Feeding Guidelines for Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs

Manufacturer’s recommended daily feeding amount: 35–50g per guinea pig, depending on the size of your pet.

Adjust portions according to your guinea pig’s individual needs, body condition and veterinary recommendations.

Daily Feeding Recommendations

• Unlimited hay: Provide constant access to good-quality grass hay. Hay should make up the majority of the diet.
• Measured feed: Offer the appropriate daily amount of Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs.
• Fresh vegetables: Provide suitable leafy greens and vitamin C-rich vegetables daily.
• Fresh water: Ensure clean drinking water is always available.
• Gradual transition: Introduce new food gradually over approximately 7–10 days.
• Daily monitoring: Check appetite, droppings and general activity.

Guinea pigs are prone to digestive problems when their feeding routine changes suddenly. Avoid excessive treats and foods high in sugar.

Important: A guinea pig that stops eating or producing droppings requires urgent veterinary attention.

Healthy Skin, Coat and Overall Wellbeing

A healthy guinea pig should have a well-maintained coat, clear eyes, normal appetite and regular activity.

Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs contains biotin, zinc and essential nutrients that contribute to normal skin function and coat condition.

Good nutrition should always be combined with appropriate housing, exercise, companionship and veterinary care.

Keeping Your Guinea Pig’s Enclosure Clean

Guinea pigs spend much of their time close to their bedding and feeding areas, making good enclosure hygiene important.

Remove soiled bedding regularly, wash feeding dishes and water containers, and keep the enclosure dry and well ventilated.

For disinfecting cages and suitable equipment, F10 SC Vet Disinfectant is available from Keen Pets.

Always follow the manufacturer’s dilution and application instructions, remove animals during cleaning, and allow treated surfaces to dry before returning your pets.

Storage Instructions

Store Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Keep the packaging securely closed after opening or transfer the contents into a clean, dry, airtight container.

Correct storage is particularly important for helping maintain the quality of added vitamins, including vitamin C.

Avoid feeding products that have become damp, mouldy or contaminated.

Why Choose Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs?

Guinea pigs may look like tiny, innocent potatoes with legs, but when it comes to food, they know exactly what they want.

Little One combines a varied selection of plant ingredients with essential vitamins, minerals and added vitamin C to create a convenient daily feed specially formulated for guinea pigs.

Whether your guinea pig is happily munching away or loudly demanding another serving of vegetables, Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs provides valuable everyday nutrition.

Shop Little One Feed for Guinea Pigs online at Keen Pets, your Nelspruit-based online pet shop, offering nationwide delivery across South Africa.

Brand: Little One by Mealberry

Suitable For: Guinea Pigs

Product Type: Complete Guinea Pig Feed

Manufacturer Pack Sizes: 400g, 900g, 2.3kg and 15kg