What happens if I put Vitamin C drops in my guinea pig's water?

Guinea pigs can handle large doses of Vitamin C usually without issue. It is a water soluble vitamin so excess will be excreted in the urine. The only time it could cause an issue is if he has an underlying kidney problem or you are giving extreme, massive doses. What we recommend is 50mg per day of Vitamin C. Try not to go crazy with the supplementation and he will be fine.. Good question and thank you for asking. You need to be very careful where you get your information from over the internet so don't believe everything you read. Always ask a veterinary professional if you have questions about your animals.

Although vitamin c drops are a help they do not store ell and tend to reduce in efficacy over time. Fresh fruits and vegetables are a more reliable source and also provide environmental enrichment and both mental and physical stimulation to her daily routine

I recommend the following supplement, depending on your guinea pig's size you should give her between 1/2-1 tab: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-vitamin-c-supplement-42-oz-5022783--1

I would try a variety of fresh foods that are high in vitamin c like kiwi, kale, oranges, and different color bell peppers. If this doesn't work you could try to add tang powder (a human powdered drink) to his water and see if he will drink it this way. I hope this helps.

Hello. If you are sure your GP has a vitamin C deficiency, then you need to start Milo on a supplement. Most pet retailers will carry a number of appropriate supplements, but do start with an oral one rather than something that goes into the water. If Milo is really bad, your veterinarian can give a couple of vitamin c injections to jump start his recovery. Then, make sure you continue to give him a good, fresh source of Vitamin c for the rest of his life. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I am sorry for the delay in getting to your question. It is fine to increase it to the full amount. It will not harm the younger one. Vitamin C is a "water soluble" vitamin, meaning any excess beyond what the body can use is excreted in the urine and will not cause harm. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

They need approximately 10mg of Vitamin C a day. It is best to give them through fresh fruits and vegetables. Below are some suggested serving sizes of foods that are high in Vitamin C. These serving sizes provide approximately 10mg of Vitamin C. Green Bell Peppers - 1/7 of a pepper Kale - 1/8 cup Kiwis - 1/8 cup Parsley - 1/8 cup Red Bell Peppers - 1/14 of a pepper Oranges - 1/7 of a fruit (~2-5/8 inch diameter fruit) I hope this helps!