Does my guinea pig need vitamin C? Is my old supplement still safe?

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!

You can but it is not recommended because some guinea pigs don't like the taste of the water with the Vitamin C in it so they end up not drinking and get sick. It is best to give Vitamin C in a treat like these: ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/oxbow-vitamin-c-supplement-42-oz-5022783--1 )

A guinea pig requires at least 90 mg vitamin C a day but do not forget he should get more than enough in his food if you are feeding him a good quality food so he might not need a supplement. in this syrup's case 90 mg would be just over 5 ml, but 1ml should be more than enough considering he is probably getting a lot through the food already.

Given the small amount, it is likely your guinea pig will be fine. Monitor for lethargy, loose droppings or loss of appetite. See your veterinarian should your guinea pig develop any of these symptoms.

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!

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.

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.