Guinea pigs cannot make their own vitamin C, and a deficient cavy develops scurvy — stiffness, poor coat, reluctance to move. Origins Vita-C Chews deliver 30mg of stabilised vitamin C per chew in a Crittacare Herbivore base, along with postbiotics from Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains.
The advantage over water-soluble tablets is that you know the dose went in — vitamin C degrades quickly in a drinking bottle and you cannot tell how much a guinea pig actually drank. Worth noting that a cavy already eating Cavy Origins is getting stabilised vitamin C in its pellets, so this is for animals on a diet that does not supply it, or where a vet has asked for extra. Sold as a 60-chew pack.
Benefits
- 30mg stabilised vitamin C per chew — holds potency better than plain ascorbic acid.
- Known dose — unlike water additives, you can see it eaten.
- Postbiotics — multiple Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains.
- Crittacare Herbivore base — with pumpkin and carrot, no artificial flavours or colours.
- Hand feedable — usable as a daily reward.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude protein (min) 10%
- Crude fat (min) 5%
- Crude fibre (min) 8%
- 3.2 kcal per 0.5g chew
Feeding Guide
Give 1 chew per 1kg of body weight daily. Store in a cool, dry place and keep the bag sealed once opened. Best before two years from the date of manufacture.
For the water-soluble alternative, see Vetafarm Vita-C Tablets.
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