Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food
Oxbow Essentials Young is positioned as the best-in-class growth formula for guinea pigs, using an alfalfa-based pellet to deliver higher protein and calcium appropriate for weaning and juvenile stages. Compared with the other products on this list it stands out for its clear life-stage focus and concentrated nutrient profile, which can reduce the volume fed and therefore be cost-effective despite a higher per-bag price.
Growth-focused pellets
Vitamin C zinger
Growth-focused pellets
Vitamin C zinger
Review Summary
"Owners report steady healthy growth, good pellet acceptance, and improved coat and stool when fed long-term; some note it's pricier than supermarket brands and some pigs take a short time to adjust. Overall seen as a reliable young/juvenile formula from a trusted brand."
Soft kibble comfort
Formulated specifically for young guinea pigs with higher protein and calcium to support growth.
Soft kibble comfort
Formulated specifically for young guinea pigs with higher protein and calcium to support growth.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Oxbow Essentials Young is positioned as the best-in-class growth formula for guinea pigs, using an alfalfa-based pellet to deliver higher protein and calcium appropriate for weaning and juvenile stages. Compared with the other products on this list it stands out for its clear life-stage focus and concentrated nutrient profile, which can reduce the volume fed and therefore be cost-effective despite a higher per-bag price.
Growth-focused pellets
Vitamin C zinger
Soft kibble comfort
Formulated specifically for young guinea pigs with higher protein and calcium to support growth.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to help prevent deficiency during development.
Growth-focused pellets
Vitamin C zinger
Soft kibble comfort
Formulated specifically for young guinea pigs with higher protein and calcium to support growth.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to help prevent deficiency during development.
Oxbow Essentials Adult Guinea Pig Food
Oxbow Essentials Adult is a specialist timothy-based maintenance pellet formulated for adult guinea pigs, with higher fiber and moderated calcium to support long-term urinary and digestive health. It outperforms general mixes by offering a targeted adult formulation similar in technical rigor to the Young formula, making it a strong long-term investment for owners prioritizing preventive nutrition over cheaper, less-specific options.
Adult-tailored nutrition
Timothy-rich crunch
Adult-tailored nutrition
Timothy-rich crunch
Review Summary
"Widely praised for balanced nutrition, consistent timothy-based pellets, and reliable vitamin C content that supports adult health; a few users mention price and occasional variation in freshness between bags. Considered a market-leading adult option by most long-term users."
Stable-weight support
Timothy hay-based adult formula designed to maintain healthy weight and digestion.
Stable-weight support
Timothy hay-based adult formula designed to maintain healthy weight and digestion.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Oxbow Essentials Adult is a specialist timothy-based maintenance pellet formulated for adult guinea pigs, with higher fiber and moderated calcium to support long-term urinary and digestive health. It outperforms general mixes by offering a targeted adult formulation similar in technical rigor to the Young formula, making it a strong long-term investment for owners prioritizing preventive nutrition over cheaper, less-specific options.
Adult-tailored nutrition
Timothy-rich crunch
Stable-weight support
Timothy hay-based adult formula designed to maintain healthy weight and digestion.
Enriched with stabilized vitamin C and balanced vitamins and minerals for adults.
Adult-tailored nutrition
Timothy-rich crunch
Stable-weight support
Timothy hay-based adult formula designed to maintain healthy weight and digestion.
Enriched with stabilized vitamin C and balanced vitamins and minerals for adults.
Living World Premium Guinea Pig Mix
Living World Premium is a value-oriented blend that combines pellets, dried vegetables and seeds to provide broad nutrient coverage at a lower shelf price, appealing to cost-conscious owners. While it lacks the strict life-stage separation of the Oxbow Essentials line, its wider ingredient mix and retail availability make it a practical economical choice for households wanting a single product for multiple ages.
Variety-packed mix
Tasty nibble party
Variety-packed mix
Tasty nibble party
Review Summary
"Many owners like the variety and lower price, but frequent complaints note selective feeding, wasted components, and a higher risk of picky eating or obesity compared with pelleted diets. Generally viewed as lower quality for long-term staple feeding."
Natural veggie bits
Varied mix of pellets, grains, and dried vegetables for high palatability.
Natural veggie bits
Varied mix of pellets, grains, and dried vegetables for high palatability.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Living World Premium is a value-oriented blend that combines pellets, dried vegetables and seeds to provide broad nutrient coverage at a lower shelf price, appealing to cost-conscious owners. While it lacks the strict life-stage separation of the Oxbow Essentials line, its wider ingredient mix and retail availability make it a practical economical choice for households wanting a single product for multiple ages.
Variety-packed mix
Tasty nibble party
Natural veggie bits
Varied mix of pellets, grains, and dried vegetables for high palatability.
Includes added vitamin C but the mixed format can encourage selective feeding.
Variety-packed mix
Tasty nibble party
Natural veggie bits
Varied mix of pellets, grains, and dried vegetables for high palatability.
Includes added vitamin C but the mixed format can encourage selective feeding.
$10-18 CAD
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult Guinea Pig Food
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult offers a straightforward timothy-based adult pellet that emphasizes high fiber and a simple ingredient list for digestive health, often available at a lower price in European markets. Compared to Oxbow Adult it presents a more budget-friendly technical alternative with similar maintenance goals, though it may lack the same level of international veterinary-backed branding.
Timothy-first formula
Dental-wear friendly
Timothy-first formula
Dental-wear friendly
Review Summary
"Good-value timothy-based pellets that most guinea pigs accept and maintain healthy fiber intake; some users report dustiness, smaller pellet size, and slightly lower vitamin C compared with premium brands. A solid mid-market choice for many owners."
Low-calorie nibble
Primarily timothy hay-based pellets to deliver high fiber for digestion.
Low-calorie nibble
Primarily timothy hay-based pellets to deliver high fiber for digestion.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult offers a straightforward timothy-based adult pellet that emphasizes high fiber and a simple ingredient list for digestive health, often available at a lower price in European markets. Compared to Oxbow Adult it presents a more budget-friendly technical alternative with similar maintenance goals, though it may lack the same level of international veterinary-backed branding.
Timothy-first formula
Dental-wear friendly
Low-calorie nibble
Primarily timothy hay-based pellets to deliver high fiber for digestion.
Pelleted form prevents selective feeding and supports consistent nutrient intake.
Timothy-first formula
Dental-wear friendly
Low-calorie nibble
Primarily timothy hay-based pellets to deliver high fiber for digestion.
Pelleted form prevents selective feeding and supports consistent nutrient intake.
$12-20 CAD
Supreme Science Selective Guinea Pig Food
Supreme Science Selective is a market-leading European formulation of extruded pellets that balances fiber, protein and added vitamin C for consistent adult nutrition, and is widely used by breeders and retailers for its manufacturing consistency and competitive pricing. Against the other entries it combines the life-stage sensibility of specialist lines with economies of scale that can make it a cost-effective, technically reliable option for long-term feeding programs.
Lab-approved formula
Selective-eater friendly
Lab-approved formula
Selective-eater friendly
Review Summary
"Users appreciate the high-quality ingredients, good acceptance, and stable weight/coat outcomes over time; a minority mention the higher price and occasional bag-to-bag variability. Viewed as a premium, science-formulated option by many long-term users."
Gut-health boost
Premium ingredient blend with added vitamins and stabilized vitamin C.
Gut-health boost
Premium ingredient blend with added vitamins and stabilized vitamin C.
Increased Safety & Security
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Recreational Enjoyment
Supreme Science Selective is a market-leading European formulation of extruded pellets that balances fiber, protein and added vitamin C for consistent adult nutrition, and is widely used by breeders and retailers for its manufacturing consistency and competitive pricing. Against the other entries it combines the life-stage sensibility of specialist lines with economies of scale that can make it a cost-effective, technically reliable option for long-term feeding programs.
Lab-approved formula
Selective-eater friendly
Gut-health boost
Premium ingredient blend with added vitamins and stabilized vitamin C.
Pelleted formulation for balanced nutrition without selective feeding.
Lab-approved formula
Selective-eater friendly
Gut-health boost
Premium ingredient blend with added vitamins and stabilized vitamin C.
Pelleted formulation for balanced nutrition without selective feeding.