{"product_id":"lafeber-heyberries-guinea-pig-treats","title":"Lafeber Hey!Berries Guinea Pig Treats 5 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost guinea pig treats are yoghurt drops or seed sticks — high in sugar, high in fat, and exactly what a guinea pig should not eat. Hey!Berries are built the other way round: \u003cstrong\u003epesticide-free western timothy hay\u003c\/strong\u003e, pressed into a round treat sized to be picked up in two paws and gnawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHigh fibre, low calcium, low fat, fortified with vitamin C. Lafeber describe them as nutritionally complete treats — you are not trading nutrition for enthusiasm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo flavours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApple \u0026amp; Banana\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural flavouring rather than actual fruit — Lafeber's own phrase is \"without the fruit\", which keeps the sugar out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBell Pepper \u0026amp; Cilantro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActual human-grade pieces of bell pepper and cilantro. Savoury, and the one most guinea pigs pick if offered both.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many to give\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 to 12 Hey!Berries a day\u003c\/strong\u003e for a mature guinea pig, alongside unlimited grass hay, fresh water and fresh vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor guinea pigs \u003cstrong\u003eover six months old\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not intended for growing, active, pregnant or nursing guinea pigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the shape matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guinea pig's teeth grow for its whole life and only wear down through chewing. A treat that dissolves in the mouth does nothing for them; a treat that has to be worked at does. The round shape is there so the animal can grip it and get purchase — which is also why they are good hidden around a cage or tucked into a tunnel rather than handed over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApple \u0026amp; Banana\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBell Pepper \u0026amp; Cilantro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50–0.75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.50–0.75%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3 (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e850 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3 \/ Omega-6 (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75% \/ 0.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75% \/ 0.50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple \u0026amp; Banana:\u003c\/strong\u003e timothy hay, pea protein, whole oats, maltodextrin, canola oil, vegetable glycerin, algal oil, natural flavour, dicalcium phosphate, ground rice, guar gum, carrageenan, choline chloride, vitamin C, DL-methionine, citric acid, iodised salt, L-lysine, chelated manganese, zinc and copper, and a full stabilised vitamin pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell Pepper \u0026amp; Cilantro:\u003c\/strong\u003e timothy hay, maltodextrin, pea protein, whole oats, \u003cstrong\u003ecilantro, red bell peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e, canola oil, vegetable glycerin, algal oil, and the same supporting list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is low calcium a selling point?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuinea pigs are prone to bladder stones, and excess dietary calcium contributes. A treat capped at 0.75% is a sensible one to give daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan rabbits eat them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLafeber make rabbit versions. Rabbits do not need added vitamin C, so buy the right one for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy guinea pig is under six months.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait. A young guinea pig has different needs and should be on a growth diet with alfalfa, not a mature-animal treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they smell nice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bell pepper and cilantro one genuinely smells of cilantro. The apple and banana one smells like a sweet shop. 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