Mazuri Timothy-Based Guinea Pig Diet is a complete diet formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of guinea pigs during all life stages.
Features and Benefits
- Nutritionally complete no supplements needed including vitamin C
- High Fiber to support chewing activity and healthy digestive system
- Contains vitamin C required for Guinea pigs overall health
- Contains live probiotics to help support gastrointestinal health
- Timothy hay helps support healthy digestion
- No artificial colors or flavors
Nutritional Info
INGREDIENTS:
Ground Timothy Hay, Ground Soybean Hulls, Dehulled Soybean Meal, Wheat Middlings, Ground Oats, Ground Flaxseed, Cane Molasses, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dicalcium Phosphate, Dried Whey, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Vitamin C), Magnesium Oxide, Ground Wheat, DL-Methionine, Choline Chloride, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus Fermentation Product Dried Lactobacillus casei Fermentation Product, Dried Bifidobacterium thermophilum Fermentation, Product, Vitamin A Acetate, Dried Enterococcus faecium Fermentation Product, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (source of Vitamin K), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Yucca schidigera Extract, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Manganous Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Riboflavin Supplement, Ferrous Carbonate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Nicotinic Acid, Copper Sulfate, Cobalt Carbonate, Zinc Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite.
Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude protein not less than .................18.0%
- Crude fat not less than ..........................4.0%
- Crude fiber not less than .....................14.0%
- Crude fiber not more than ...................18.0%
- Moisture not more than........................12.0%
- Ash not more than .................................9.0%
- Vitamin E not less than.....................75 IU/kg
- Ascorbic acid not less than........ 1,000 mg/kg
- Total Microorganisms, min ..................270,000
CFU/g (Lactobacillus acidophilous, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium thermophilum) Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.
Feeding Instructions
- Feed free choice to guinea pigs, along with plenty of fresh clean water.
- Supplemental food items may be provided, but should not make up more than 20% of the total diet.
- Care should be taken to choose appropriate supplemental food items. Mature guinea pigs may benefit from higher fiber, lower protein food items (e.g., grass hay), while growing, gestating or lactating guinea pigs may benefit from higher protein food items (e.g., alfalfa hay). Guinea pigs may be provided vegetables (predominantly dark leafy greens) and limited fruit (less than 5% of total intake) to provide enrichment.
- Thoroughly wash feeding and watering bowls on a regular basis. It is always good practice to wash hands thoroughly after feeding and/or handling pets. This diet is not
- For human consumption.
NUTRIENTS
- Protein, %........................................... 18.0
- Arginine, %.......................................... 1.12
- Cystine, %........................................... 0.30
- Glycine, %........................................... 0.73
- Histidine, % ......................................... 0.47
- Isoleucine, %....................................... 0.80
- Leucine, % .......................................... 1.29
- Lysine, %............................................. 1.01
- Methionine, % ..................................... 0.40
- Phenylalanine, % ................................ 0.81
- Threonine, %....................................... 0.68
- Tryptophan, %..................................... 0.23
- Tyrosine, % ......................................... 0.57
- Valine, %............................................. 0.74
- Fat (Ether extract), %.......................... 4.0
- Linoleic acid, % ................................... 1.44
- Linolenic acid, % ................................. 0.77
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids, % ..................... 0.77
- Omega-6 Fatty Acids, % ..................... 1.45
- Fiber (Crude), % ................................... 17
- NDF, %................................................... 35
- ADF, %................................................... 21
- Starch, %................................................ 10
MACRO MINERALS
- Calcium, % ...............................................1.10
- Chloride, %...............................................0.50
- Magnesium, %..........................................0.40
- Phosphorus, % .........................................0.60
- Potassium, %............................................1.31
- Sodium, % ................................................0.35
- Sulfur, %...................................................0.23
TRACE MINERALS
- Copper, ppm................................................16
- Iodine, ppm...............................................1.05
- Iron, ppm ...................................................330
- Manganese, ppm.......................................118
- Selenium (added), ppm ................................0.2 Z
- inc, ppm...................................................100
VITAMINS
- Ascorbic acid, ppm .................................1,280
- Biotin, ppm................................................0.18
- Choline, ppm ..........................................1,758
- Folic acid, ppm ...........................................4.7
- Niacin, ppm..................................................48
- Pantothenic acid, ppm.................................29
- Pyridoxine, ppm..........................................7.5
- Riboflavin, ppm............................................10
- Thiamin, ppm..............................................8.4
- Vitamin B12, ?g/kg........................................25
- Vitamin A, IU/kg....................................34,218
- Vitamin D3, IU/kg ....................................2,921
- Vitamin E, IU/kg.........................................143
- Vitamin K (as menadione), ppm......................1.9
- Beta-Carotene, ppm ...................................2.6
Storage Conditions
For best results, ensure polybag seal is fully closed during storage, or store contents of open paper sack in container with sealing lid. Store in a cool (75oF or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location. Freezing will not harm the diet and may extend freshness. Adhere to the Best if used by date or use within 1 year of bag manufacturing.
