Rabbits and guinea pigs look like they eat the same things, but their nuggets aren't interchangeable. Here's how to feed each one well, using the foods we stock.
Hay is the main meal
For both rabbits and guinea pigs, good hay should make up most of the diet and be available all day. It keeps teeth worn down and digestion moving.
Rabbit nuggets
Feed a measured portion of a rabbit-specific nugget. Choose by life stage: junior for young and dwarf rabbits, adult for most, and light for less active rabbits or those watching their weight.
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Burgess Excel Adult rabbit Nuggets with Mint 1.5kg |
 Burgess Excel Junior Dwarf Rabbit Nuggets with Mint 1.5kg |
 Burgess Excel Light Rabbit Nuggets with Mint 1.5kg |
 Burgess Excel Forage & Feast Hay Bale with Cornflower 100g |
Guinea pig nuggets: vitamin C matters
Guinea pigs can't make their own vitamin C, so always use a food made for guinea pigs, never rabbit food, plus fresh greens.
 Burgess Excel Adult Guinea Pig Nugget Blackcurrant and Oregano 1.5kg |
 Burgess Excel Guinea Pig with Mint 1.8kg |
 Science Selective Guinea Pig Food 3kg |
 Science selective junior Guinea pig food 1.5kg |
Changing food
Switch gradually over a couple of weeks, mixing old and new. Sudden changes can upset sensitive tummies.
Read more: guinea pig care guide, rabbit care checklist and guinea pigs for sale in Cornwall: what to check.
This guide is general information only. If your pet seems unwell, stops eating or you are unsure about a product, diet change or dose, please speak to your vet.
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