Complete Feed for Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Small Mammals

Whether your animal companion is a ferret, rabbit, guinea pig or even a gerbil, the right food is essential for a happy and long life. Every rodent, however, has its own specific needs that should be taken into account when choosing. In this section, you'll find a suitable solution for every small companion, plus advice on what food for each rodent should contain.

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Food for rabbits

Hay is an essential part of a rabbit's diet. It helps keep their digestive tract in good condition and wears down their teeth. It can be supplemented with feed mixes, ideally high in fibre and grain-free. The right composition and portion sizes help prevent obesity.

Food for ferrets

Ferrets used to be fed cat kibble. Nowadays, food designed specifically for ferrets is available, which naturally makes for a better choice and suits their needs more closely. The basis should be primarily meat, while the food should contain as few grains as possible.

Food for guinea pigs

Guinea pigs are herbivores, and like rabbits, hay forms the basis of their diet. You can supplement it with grass, herbs and pelleted food. Good ingredients include dried vegetables, a high fibre content and vitamin C, which guinea pigs cannot produce on their own.

Food for hamsters and gerbils

Hamsters aren't particularly fussy, so feeding them is straightforward. Choose one of the feed mixes based mainly on grains and seeds. You can occasionally treat them to fruit and vegetables, or mealworms.

Food for chinchillas

Hay is the staple food for chinchillas. You can enrich it with special chinchilla feed, which should consist mainly of alfalfa pellets and other suitable plants, along with vegetables and fruit. Avoid nuts and seeds.

Food for rats

Rats are omnivores and appreciate a varied diet. Grains form the basis of rat food, but you can occasionally add meat or fruit and vegetables too.