Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food
Recognized by many keepers as best-in-class for maintenance, Oxbow Essentials delivers a timothy-hay–based pellet with a research-backed nutrient profile and stabilized vitamin C that supports dental and digestive health. It generally commands a premium price compared with mixed or economy pellets, but its consistent fiber content and single-format delivery reduce selective feeding and make it cost-effective long term for guinea pigs needing steady maintenance nutrition.
Timothy-rich (hay hug)
Vit C boost (zesty)
Timothy-rich (hay hug)
Vit C boost (zesty)
Review Summary
"Generally regarded as a top-quality, timothy-based maintenance pellet that many owners trust for long-term health; some pets are picky or owners note the higher price. Overall users praise its consistent ingredients and positive effect on dental and digestive health."
Digestive calm (gut zen)
Timothy-hay based extruded pellets formulated for adult guinea pig maintenance.
Digestive calm (gut zen)
Timothy-hay based extruded pellets formulated for adult guinea pig maintenance.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Recognized by many keepers as best-in-class for maintenance, Oxbow Essentials delivers a timothy-hay–based pellet with a research-backed nutrient profile and stabilized vitamin C that supports dental and digestive health. It generally commands a premium price compared with mixed or economy pellets, but its consistent fiber content and single-format delivery reduce selective feeding and make it cost-effective long term for guinea pigs needing steady maintenance nutrition.
Timothy-rich (hay hug)
Vit C boost (zesty)
Digestive calm (gut zen)
Timothy-hay based extruded pellets formulated for adult guinea pig maintenance.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to support daily nutritional needs.
Timothy-rich (hay hug)
Vit C boost (zesty)
Digestive calm (gut zen)
Timothy-hay based extruded pellets formulated for adult guinea pig maintenance.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to support daily nutritional needs.
Living World Premium Guinea Pig Mix
Living World Premium offers a more varied mix format from Hagen that combines pellets with vegetable pieces, making it an accessible mid-priced choice for owners who want variety in texture and taste. While appealing on price and shelf presence, the mix format can encourage selective feeding and deliver less-consistent fiber and vitamin C intake than dedicated timothy-pellet maintenance diets like Oxbow or Supreme.
Balanced variety (colorful mix)
Crunchy texture (nibble party)
Balanced variety (colorful mix)
Crunchy texture (nibble party)
Review Summary
"Many buyers like the variety and price, but a substantial portion complain about selective eating and leftover seeds/bits that can lead to imbalanced diets. Reviews are mixed between convenience/value and concerns about over-selection by guinea pigs."
Omega support (shiny fur)
Pellet-and-mix formula that provides basic vitamins and minerals at an affordable price.
Omega support (shiny fur)
Pellet-and-mix formula that provides basic vitamins and minerals at an affordable price.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Living World Premium offers a more varied mix format from Hagen that combines pellets with vegetable pieces, making it an accessible mid-priced choice for owners who want variety in texture and taste. While appealing on price and shelf presence, the mix format can encourage selective feeding and deliver less-consistent fiber and vitamin C intake than dedicated timothy-pellet maintenance diets like Oxbow or Supreme.
Balanced variety (colorful mix)
Crunchy texture (nibble party)
Omega support (shiny fur)
Pellet-and-mix formula that provides basic vitamins and minerals at an affordable price.
Easily available in pet stores and suited for owners prioritizing cost.
Balanced variety (colorful mix)
Crunchy texture (nibble party)
Omega support (shiny fur)
Pellet-and-mix formula that provides basic vitamins and minerals at an affordable price.
Easily available in pet stores and suited for owners prioritizing cost.
$10-25 CAD
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult Guinea Pig Food
Martin Little Friends Timothy is a timothy-based pellet aimed at the European mid-market, balancing good fiber content with approachable pricing and smaller kibble suited to smaller mouths. It competes well with premium imports by offering strong hay-fiber focus at a lower cost, though it may lack some of the higher-end formulation controls and added functional ingredients found in Oxbow or Supreme.
Pure timothy (meadow taste)
Natural fiber (gut-friendly)
Pure timothy (meadow taste)
Natural fiber (gut-friendly)
Review Summary
"Well-liked by owners seeking a timothy-based, straightforward pellet from a trusted small-animal brand; praised for fiber content and palatability though less widely available. Long-term users report good condition and minimal digestive issues."
Low-calorie (trim tummy)
Made with timothy hay to promote healthy digestion and wear down teeth.
Low-calorie (trim tummy)
Made with timothy hay to promote healthy digestion and wear down teeth.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Martin Little Friends Timothy is a timothy-based pellet aimed at the European mid-market, balancing good fiber content with approachable pricing and smaller kibble suited to smaller mouths. It competes well with premium imports by offering strong hay-fiber focus at a lower cost, though it may lack some of the higher-end formulation controls and added functional ingredients found in Oxbow or Supreme.
Pure timothy (meadow taste)
Natural fiber (gut-friendly)
Low-calorie (trim tummy)
Made with timothy hay to promote healthy digestion and wear down teeth.
Balanced fiber-to-protein ratio ideal for adult guinea pig maintenance.
Pure timothy (meadow taste)
Natural fiber (gut-friendly)
Low-calorie (trim tummy)
Made with timothy hay to promote healthy digestion and wear down teeth.
Balanced fiber-to-protein ratio ideal for adult guinea pig maintenance.
Hagen Guinea Pig Pellets
Hagen’s guinea pig pellets provide a reliable, budget-friendly complete pellet option with added vitamin C and wide retail availability, making them a practical choice for multi-pet households or cost-conscious owners. Technically simpler than premium lines, they trade off some ingredient transparency and forage-first formulation for affordability and accessibility compared with best-in-class products.
Complete pellets (one-bowl meal)
Fortified C (bright boost)
Complete pellets (one-bowl meal)
Fortified C (bright boost)
Review Summary
"A budget-friendly pellet that some owners report their pets accept well, but others note issues with selective eating, inconsistent quality, and more fillers than premium brands. Overall reception is modestly positive but mixed on ingredient quality."
Consistent size (easy scoops)
Complete pellet formula designed for daily feeding without the need for seed mixes.
Consistent size (easy scoops)
Complete pellet formula designed for daily feeding without the need for seed mixes.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Hagen’s guinea pig pellets provide a reliable, budget-friendly complete pellet option with added vitamin C and wide retail availability, making them a practical choice for multi-pet households or cost-conscious owners. Technically simpler than premium lines, they trade off some ingredient transparency and forage-first formulation for affordability and accessibility compared with best-in-class products.
Complete pellets (one-bowl meal)
Fortified C (bright boost)
Consistent size (easy scoops)
Complete pellet formula designed for daily feeding without the need for seed mixes.
Includes added vitamin C and essential minerals for maintenance health.
Complete pellets (one-bowl meal)
Fortified C (bright boost)
Consistent size (easy scoops)
Complete pellet formula designed for daily feeding without the need for seed mixes.
Includes added vitamin C and essential minerals for maintenance health.
Supreme Selective Guinea Pig Food
Supreme Selective positions itself as a market-leading European maintenance pellet with a forage-focused recipe, high crude fiber from timothy hay and natural ingredients that mirror top-tier nutrition at often more competitive regional pricing. It frequently matches Oxbow for nutritional priorities—consistent fiber, timothy hay base and stabilized vitamin C—while offering a compelling value proposition in UK and EU markets.
Selective mix (tailored bites)
High-fiber (happy gut)
Selective mix (tailored bites)
High-fiber (happy gut)
Review Summary
"Viewed as a high-quality maintenance pellet with a good fiber profile and minimal fillers; many users report good long-term acceptance and condition. A few note price and occasional batch variation, but overall feedback is strongly positive."
Palatable blend (treaty crunch)
Timothy-based extruded pellets focused on balanced maintenance nutrition.
Palatable blend (treaty crunch)
Timothy-based extruded pellets focused on balanced maintenance nutrition.
Recreational Enjoyment
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Supreme Selective positions itself as a market-leading European maintenance pellet with a forage-focused recipe, high crude fiber from timothy hay and natural ingredients that mirror top-tier nutrition at often more competitive regional pricing. It frequently matches Oxbow for nutritional priorities—consistent fiber, timothy hay base and stabilized vitamin C—while offering a compelling value proposition in UK and EU markets.
Selective mix (tailored bites)
High-fiber (happy gut)
Palatable blend (treaty crunch)
Timothy-based extruded pellets focused on balanced maintenance nutrition.
Controlled formulation with stabilized vitamin C and moderated calcium levels.
Selective mix (tailored bites)
High-fiber (happy gut)
Palatable blend (treaty crunch)
Timothy-based extruded pellets focused on balanced maintenance nutrition.
Controlled formulation with stabilized vitamin C and moderated calcium levels.
$18-35 CAD