{"product_id":"vetafarm-cavy-origins-senior","title":"Vetafarm Cavy Origins Senior","description":"\u003cp\u003eCavy Origins Senior is a lower-energy version of Vetafarm's guinea pig pellet, built for cavies that have slowed down. It carries vegan glucosamine for joint support and a reduced fat level, which is the right trade for a less active animal — but a senior guinea pig that is struggling to hold weight is better off staying on the adult \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vetafarm-cavy-origins\"\u003eCavy Origins\u003c\/a\u003e and being checked by a vet, since weight loss in an older cavy is more often dental or medical than dietary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a 1.5kg bag, with stabilised vitamin C added as in the rest of the Origins range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan glucosamine\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports joint health and helps with arthritic symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHA and EPA\u003c\/strong\u003e — omega long-chain fatty acids for cognitive and eye health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNine-strain pre and postbiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports digestive and immune function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher fibre, lower fat\u003c\/strong\u003e — 17% maximum fibre and 3% minimum fat suit an animal expending less energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — guinea pigs cannot synthesise it at any age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFescue, lucerne, oat fibre, wheat, soybean, oats, chicory root (inulin), vitamin and mineral blend, postbiotics, glucosamine, DHA and EPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein (min) 16%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat (min) 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fibre (max) 17%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVetafarm's recommended ratio for most senior guinea pigs is 20% pellets, 75% lucerne hay and 5% treats. Consult your vet if your cavy is having trouble maintaining weight. Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight and use within 30 days of opening. Best before two years from the date of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the hay side of that ratio, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vetafarm-origins-mini-bale-lucerne-hay\"\u003eOrigins Mini Bale Lucerne Hay\u003c\/a\u003e. For joint support in chew form, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vetafarm-origins-flexjoint-chews\"\u003eOrigins FlexJoint Chews\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetafarm.com.au\/product\/cavy-origins-senior\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVetafarm product page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vetafarm","offers":[{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":56140155683138,"sku":"VF212","price":22.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6676\/0120\/files\/EVCOSR1.5.webp?v=1789575681","url":"https:\/\/www.peekapaw.com.au\/products\/vetafarm-cavy-origins-senior","provider":"PeekAPaw Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}