- 1). Offer your guinea pig high fiber vegetables like dark leafy greens and carrots twice daily. High fiber foods take more time for your guinea pig to chew, which means they will create more wear on your guinea pig’s teeth.
- 2). Feed your guinea pig pellets that are high in fiber and high in vitamin C. The high fiber tablets take longer to chew, and guinea pigs have a very high dietary requirement for vitamin C. Vitamin C dissipates quickly so purchase fresh pellets every 30 days.
- 3). Stock your guinea pig’s cage so that there is a supply of fresh grass hay at all times. By having food readily available, your guinea pig will eat more, which will ensure that he is grinding his teeth regularly. Aim to make fresh hay approximately 50 percent of your guinea pig’s diet.
- 4). Don’t give your guinea pig treats that are high in carbohydrates. Guinea pigs that are fed too many treats tend to eat less because these treats have a high caloric content. If you want to occasionally treat your guinea pig, offer him a small amount of a high fiber fruit like apples, peaches, berries or papaya.