Origins Vita C has been formulated by veterinarians to provide essential vitamin C supplementation to guinea pigs. Like humans, guinea pigs cannot produce their own vitamin C and must consume it from their diet. Vitamin C is required for many processes in the body, such as collagen production (a component in bones, skin, ligaments, and blood vessels) and immune system maintenance. Lack of vitamin C in the diet can lead to deficiency and result in the development of scurvy.
Key Features:
- Stabilised Vitamin C - Stabilised vitamin C is used to help limit the degradation of vitamin C over time.
- Daily Formula - Should be used daily to supplement the diet and keep your guinea pigs in optimum health.
- Naturally Delicious - Easy to administer to all small animals as a highly palatable chew made from fresh Australian ingredients. No artificial flavours or colours.
Maintenance Dose: Provide 1 chew per 1kg of body weight daily.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and keep the bag sealed once opened.
Expiry
2 years from the date of manufacture.
Vetafarm Crittacare Herbivore (oat hulls, lucerne, wheat, soybean, lecithin soy, salt, zeolite, lysine, methionine, raspberry flavour, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, D3, E, H & K) & minerals (calcium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium sodium, sulphur & zinc)), stabilised vitamin C, sorbitol, potato starch, pumpkin, carrot, sorbic acid, vegetable oil.
Guaranteed Analysis (per ~0.5g chew):
Crude Protein (min) 10%
Crude Fat (min) 5%
Crude Fibre (min) 8%
Vitamin C 30 mg
Caloric Content (Calculated) 3.2kcal (per 0.5g chew).
Cid Dwyer –
I’m so glad Vetafarm came out with these Origins Vita C Chews! As someone who already relies on them for so much of my guinea pigs’ food and care, it’s great to see a product like this added to their range. With 80 guinea pigs in my care, I’m very picky about what I feed them and Vetafarm is a brand I trust completely. Vitamin C is super important for guinea pigs, so I love that I can give them something that’s not only good for their health, but that they actually enjoy eating too. All my piggies go crazy for these! Definitely recommend these if you’re looking for an easy, reliable way to give your guinea pigs Vitamin C!!