Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food
Oxbow Essentials is widely regarded as best-in-class for complete pelleted guinea pig diets because it pairs a high timothy-hay fiber base with stabilized vitamin C and consistent laboratory-tested nutrient profiles, making it especially reliable for long-term feeding. It typically costs more than mass-market options but offers veterinary backing and greater consistency in vitamin C stability and fiber content compared with the Hagen/Living World offerings, and competes closely with Supreme on overall nutrition while being more widely available in the U.S.
Hay-first formula
Built-in vitamin C
Hay-first formula
Built-in vitamin C
Review Summary
"Widely praised for its high timothy-fiber formula, stable vitamin C fortification, and consistent pellet quality; users report improved coat and digestion but note it’s pricier than basic brands. Long-term buyers appreciate its reliability and nutritional profile."
Rescue-approved crunch
Timothy-hay-based pellets delivering high fiber for dental and digestive health.
Rescue-approved crunch
Timothy-hay-based pellets delivering high fiber for dental and digestive health.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Oxbow Essentials is widely regarded as best-in-class for complete pelleted guinea pig diets because it pairs a high timothy-hay fiber base with stabilized vitamin C and consistent laboratory-tested nutrient profiles, making it especially reliable for long-term feeding. It typically costs more than mass-market options but offers veterinary backing and greater consistency in vitamin C stability and fiber content compared with the Hagen/Living World offerings, and competes closely with Supreme on overall nutrition while being more widely available in the U.S.
Hay-first formula
Built-in vitamin C
Rescue-approved crunch
Timothy-hay-based pellets delivering high fiber for dental and digestive health.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to meet guinea pigs' daily requirements.
Hay-first formula
Built-in vitamin C
Rescue-approved crunch
Timothy-hay-based pellets delivering high fiber for dental and digestive health.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to meet guinea pigs' daily requirements.
Living World Green Timothy Pellets
Living World Green Timothy Pellets offer a budget-friendly, timothy-based pellet designed to deliver good fiber levels and routine vitamin C inclusion for everyday feeding, making them a practical choice for owners balancing cost and nutrition. Compared with premium options like Oxbow and Supreme, Living World is generally less expensive and more value-oriented, though it may not match the same degree of vitamin C stabilization or strict nutrient testing those market leaders emphasize.
Timothy-rich fiber
C-packed pellets
Timothy-rich fiber
C-packed pellets
Review Summary
"Generally seen as a good mid‑range timothy pellet—affordable and accepted by most guinea pigs—though some owners question the vitamin C stability and have found occasional dust or inconsistent batch quality. Good value for the price but not quite premium. "
Forest-fresh crunch
Primary ingredient is timothy hay to ensure a high-fiber baseline diet.
Forest-fresh crunch
Primary ingredient is timothy hay to ensure a high-fiber baseline diet.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Living World Green Timothy Pellets offer a budget-friendly, timothy-based pellet designed to deliver good fiber levels and routine vitamin C inclusion for everyday feeding, making them a practical choice for owners balancing cost and nutrition. Compared with premium options like Oxbow and Supreme, Living World is generally less expensive and more value-oriented, though it may not match the same degree of vitamin C stabilization or strict nutrient testing those market leaders emphasize.
Timothy-rich fiber
C-packed pellets
Forest-fresh crunch
Primary ingredient is timothy hay to ensure a high-fiber baseline diet.
Formulated to include vitamin C and essential vitamins and minerals for adults.
Timothy-rich fiber
C-packed pellets
Forest-fresh crunch
Primary ingredient is timothy hay to ensure a high-fiber baseline diet.
Formulated to include vitamin C and essential vitamins and minerals for adults.
$14-28 CAD
Hagen Guinea Pig Pellets
Hagen’s guinea pig pellets are a mass-market, widely distributed option that emphasize affordability and accessibility while providing basic complete nutrition and fiber from timothy and mixed forages. As a market leader in distribution, Hagen competes on price and shelf availability versus specialty brands; however, its formulations are often less tightly standardized for stabilized vitamin C and pure timothy content than premium products such as Oxbow or Supreme.
Balanced daily kibble
Stable vitamin C
Balanced daily kibble
Stable vitamin C
Review Summary
"Mixed reviews: some owners like the value and acceptance by picky eaters, while others report lower fiber content, added fillers, or lack of consistent vitamin C levels compared with premium brands. Acceptable as a budget option but not a top pick for long‑term optimal nutrition. "
Pocket-sized pellets
Complete pelleted diet designed to provide day-to-day nutrition affordably.
Pocket-sized pellets
Complete pelleted diet designed to provide day-to-day nutrition affordably.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Hagen’s guinea pig pellets are a mass-market, widely distributed option that emphasize affordability and accessibility while providing basic complete nutrition and fiber from timothy and mixed forages. As a market leader in distribution, Hagen competes on price and shelf availability versus specialty brands; however, its formulations are often less tightly standardized for stabilized vitamin C and pure timothy content than premium products such as Oxbow or Supreme.
Balanced daily kibble
Stable vitamin C
Pocket-sized pellets
Complete pelleted diet designed to provide day-to-day nutrition affordably.
Includes added vitamin C and essential nutrients for guinea pig health.
Balanced daily kibble
Stable vitamin C
Pocket-sized pellets
Complete pelleted diet designed to provide day-to-day nutrition affordably.
Includes added vitamin C and essential nutrients for guinea pig health.
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult Guinea Pig Food
Martin Little Friends Timothy pellets are a European timothy-focused formula that delivers high fiber in a smaller pellet size tailored to picky eaters and for gradual transitions from mixed rations. It is positioned as a mid-priced regional alternative to Supreme and Oxbow — offering similar fiber-forward nutrition with good palatability in EU markets while often undercutting premium brands on price, though it may lack some of the formal veterinary positioning of the highest-end formulas.
High-fiber timothy
Vitamin C boosted
High-fiber timothy
Vitamin C boosted
Review Summary
"Favored by many UK and European owners for its high timothy content and palatability; long‑term users report healthy digestion and steady vitamin C supplementation, though a few note dustiness and higher cost. Reliable choice for adult guinea pigs. "
Tiny timothy treats
Timothy-based recipe tailored for adult guinea pigs with high fiber content.
Tiny timothy treats
Timothy-based recipe tailored for adult guinea pigs with high fiber content.
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin Little Friends Timothy pellets are a European timothy-focused formula that delivers high fiber in a smaller pellet size tailored to picky eaters and for gradual transitions from mixed rations. It is positioned as a mid-priced regional alternative to Supreme and Oxbow — offering similar fiber-forward nutrition with good palatability in EU markets while often undercutting premium brands on price, though it may lack some of the formal veterinary positioning of the highest-end formulas.
High-fiber timothy
Vitamin C boosted
Tiny timothy treats
Timothy-based recipe tailored for adult guinea pigs with high fiber content.
Enriched with vitamin C and balanced minerals for long-term maintenance.
High-fiber timothy
Vitamin C boosted
Tiny timothy treats
Timothy-based recipe tailored for adult guinea pigs with high fiber content.
Enriched with vitamin C and balanced minerals for long-term maintenance.
Supreme Science Selective Guinea Pig Food
Supreme Science Selective is a premium, science-driven pelleted diet that combines high timothy-derived fiber with a carefully balanced, stabilized vitamin C level intended for long-term health maintenance and prevention of nutritional deficits. It competes directly with Oxbow as a top-tier choice—often favored in Europe for its precise nutrient formulation and controlled ingredient sourcing—while typically commanding a higher price than mass-market Hagen or Living World options due to its targeted, veterinary-oriented composition.
Fussy-eater formula
C-fortified recipe
Fussy-eater formula
C-fortified recipe
Review Summary
"Regarded as a premium, high‑fiber complete diet with good vitamin C fortification and excellent long‑term acceptance by most guinea pigs; reviewers cite improved health markers but mention the higher price. Considered a market‑leading option for serious owners. "
Fussy-pleaser magic
Scientifically formulated timothy pellets providing high fiber for gut health.
Fussy-pleaser magic
Scientifically formulated timothy pellets providing high fiber for gut health.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Supreme Science Selective is a premium, science-driven pelleted diet that combines high timothy-derived fiber with a carefully balanced, stabilized vitamin C level intended for long-term health maintenance and prevention of nutritional deficits. It competes directly with Oxbow as a top-tier choice—often favored in Europe for its precise nutrient formulation and controlled ingredient sourcing—while typically commanding a higher price than mass-market Hagen or Living World options due to its targeted, veterinary-oriented composition.
Fussy-eater formula
C-fortified recipe
Fussy-pleaser magic
Scientifically formulated timothy pellets providing high fiber for gut health.
Contains stabilized vitamin C and a balanced vitamin/mineral profile.
Fussy-eater formula
C-fortified recipe
Fussy-pleaser magic
Scientifically formulated timothy pellets providing high fiber for gut health.
Contains stabilized vitamin C and a balanced vitamin/mineral profile.