Posted by PatG on January 24, 2003 at 12:10:36:
In Reply to: feeding posted by jadzia on January 20, 2003 at 18:48:40:
What were you feeding your pig before she developed a stone? Do you give her Timothy hay? I couldn't imagine not giving my guys fresh veggies everyday (they live for it). From my understanding guinea pigs should only have approx. 1/4 cup of pellets a day. I have also read that that too much spinach can cause stones. Since your vet is the one who said not to give her pellets, I would ask him/her what else in addition to veggies could you feed her. Also, maybe the vet could give you a percentage of calcium she is not to exceed so you can read and check it on the package.
:Does anyone out there know of a guinea pig food that is not alfalfa based?
:My girl got a rather large bladder stone due to the type of calcium it contains, and the vet said to take her off the food. But the constant supply of fresh veggies is getting expensive!
