Written by the MonVet Group team, this guide brings together the essentials for daily care: hay, vitamin C, hygiene, housing, prevention, and red flags—clearly structured to support you between visits.

What’s inside

• Nutrition: unlimited timothy hay, leafy greens, minimal fruit; avoid alfalfa for adults.
• Vitamin C: daily needs, dietary sources, limits of pellets and liquid supplements.
• Pellets: quality criteria (fiber/protein/fat/calcium) and storage.
• Water: heavy bowls or working bottles; keep it clean.
• Hygiene & care: nail trims, brushing, urine checks (calcium/porphyrin).
• Housing: spacious horizontal cage, dust-free absorbent litter, hideouts.
• Social & safety: gentle socialization, supervise with dogs/cats, avoid ferrets and no co-housing with rabbits (Bordetella risk).
• Reproduction: early sexing, separate males/females (fertile from ~2–3 months).
• Health: GI stasis (emergency), warning signs and when to see a vet.
• Deworming: recommended in fall if outdoors in summer.
• Health record: weight chart, diet log, dental trim chart

Who is it for?

Owners looking for a simple, reliable roadmap to keep their guinea pig healthy and comfortable.

Questions about diet, housing, or a change in behaviour? Book an appointment a MonVet Group veterinarian for a personalized plan.