![]() Leafy green vegetables (not iceberg lettuce or celery that are nearly all made of water) are acceptable, as are yellow and orange vegetables. You can also feed your rodent fresh, well-cleaned vegetables (preferably organic) daily and occasionally give a small amount of fruit. Seeds, nuts, pasta, unsalted popcorn, or a whole grain cracker, can be offered as occasional treats (less than 5-10% of the total daily diet). An exception to this, is that guinea pigs require a vitamin C supplement (see below and the handout "Feeding Guinea Pigs" for more information). A nutritionally complete pelleted rodent food contains all the vitamins a pet rodent needs. No, pet rodents do not require extra vitamins when fed a proper diet. Many owners offer the food in heavy, spill-proof ceramic crocks, although feeders can be purchased and attached to the side of the cage, as well. ![]() If these tasty seeds (such as sunflower seeds) and nuts, are offered, many rodents will eat these over healthy formulated pellets and therefore have a nutritionally unbalanced diet.įresh food should always be available. Many veterinarians also recommend offering hay and fresh vegetables to rodents to encourage chewing and the wearing down of their continuously growing teeth check with your veterinarian about this first.ĭiets containing seeds and nuts ARE NOT RECOMMENDED, as they are high in fat and low in nutrition. All pet rodents must be fed a good, high quality rodent chow (nutritionally balanced pelleted food) available at pet stores. ![]()
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