Oxbow Essentials Young Guinea Pig Food
Oxbow Essentials Young is positioned as a growth-focused pelleted diet formulated with alfalfa and elevated protein and calcium levels to support developing guinea pigs and caviids; its formulation and veterinary endorsement make it the go-to choice when prioritizing rapid, healthy growth. Compared with the other products in this list it is more explicitly targeted at juveniles (versus timothy adult blends) and while it can be pricier than mass-market pellets, the technical advantage of an alfalfa-based growth formula and consistent nutrient profile offers better long-term developmental value.
Growth-focused formula
Vitamin C boost
Growth-focused formula
Vitamin C boost
Review Summary
"Users praise its high-fiber, age-appropriate nutrient profile and consistent acceptance by growing guinea pigs; a few owners still supplement fresh vitamin C alongside it."
Pellet texture — squeak-approved
Alfalfa-based pellets formulated specifically for young and growing guinea pigs.
Pellet texture — squeak-approved
Alfalfa-based pellets formulated specifically for young and growing guinea pigs.
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Oxbow Essentials Young is positioned as a growth-focused pelleted diet formulated with alfalfa and elevated protein and calcium levels to support developing guinea pigs and caviids; its formulation and veterinary endorsement make it the go-to choice when prioritizing rapid, healthy growth. Compared with the other products in this list it is more explicitly targeted at juveniles (versus timothy adult blends) and while it can be pricier than mass-market pellets, the technical advantage of an alfalfa-based growth formula and consistent nutrient profile offers better long-term developmental value.
Growth-focused formula
Vitamin C boost
Pellet texture — squeak-approved
Alfalfa-based pellets formulated specifically for young and growing guinea pigs.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to support immune health and prevent deficiency.
Growth-focused formula
Vitamin C boost
Pellet texture — squeak-approved
Alfalfa-based pellets formulated specifically for young and growing guinea pigs.
Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to support immune health and prevent deficiency.
$20-35 USD
Martin Little Friends Timothy Adult Guinea Pig Food
Martin Little Friends Timothy is a timothy-hay based adult pellet that emphasizes lower calcium and moderate protein for maintenance rather than accelerated growth, making it less ideal as a primary growth diet but useful for staged transitions. Financially it is typically competitive versus premium growth-specific formulas, offering a lower-cost, high-fiber option for owners who need to move young animals onto a maintenance ration or want a budget-friendly daily feed compared with Oxbow or Supreme.
Timothy-hay base
High fiber
Timothy-hay base
High fiber
Review Summary
"Buyers like the timothy-based formula and value for money, but some report picky eaters, occasional variability in pellet quality, and concerns about vitamin C levels."
Hay-forward crunch — meadow-party
Timothy-hay based pellet aimed at adult maintenance with high fiber for gut health.
Hay-forward crunch — meadow-party
Timothy-hay based pellet aimed at adult maintenance with high fiber for gut health.
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Martin Little Friends Timothy is a timothy-hay based adult pellet that emphasizes lower calcium and moderate protein for maintenance rather than accelerated growth, making it less ideal as a primary growth diet but useful for staged transitions. Financially it is typically competitive versus premium growth-specific formulas, offering a lower-cost, high-fiber option for owners who need to move young animals onto a maintenance ration or want a budget-friendly daily feed compared with Oxbow or Supreme.
Timothy-hay base
High fiber
Hay-forward crunch — meadow-party
Timothy-hay based pellet aimed at adult maintenance with high fiber for gut health.
Low in sugars and seeds to reduce selective feeding and dental issues.
Timothy-hay base
High fiber
Hay-forward crunch — meadow-party
Timothy-hay based pellet aimed at adult maintenance with high fiber for gut health.
Low in sugars and seeds to reduce selective feeding and dental issues.
$12-25 USD
Living World Green Gourmet Guinea Pig Food
Living World Green Gourmet presents a vitamin-fortified pelleted diet with added vitamin C and palatability enhancements aimed at owners seeking a mid-priced complete feed for growing cavies. Technically it competes by delivering convenient, fortified nutrition at a lower cost than premium extruded brands, but it is less specialized for accelerated juvenile growth than alfalfa-based or veterinary-formulated options like Oxbow Essentials or Supreme Science Selective.
Mixed botanicals
Fortified nutrients
Mixed botanicals
Fortified nutrients
Review Summary
"Many owners appreciate the variety of greens and crunchy texture, but a notable portion report selective eating, quicker spoilage, and prefer purer timothy pellets instead."
Color bits — veggie-festival
Blend of pellets with dried vegetable pieces to increase palatability and variety.
Color bits — veggie-festival
Blend of pellets with dried vegetable pieces to increase palatability and variety.
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Living World Green Gourmet presents a vitamin-fortified pelleted diet with added vitamin C and palatability enhancements aimed at owners seeking a mid-priced complete feed for growing cavies. Technically it competes by delivering convenient, fortified nutrition at a lower cost than premium extruded brands, but it is less specialized for accelerated juvenile growth than alfalfa-based or veterinary-formulated options like Oxbow Essentials or Supreme Science Selective.
Mixed botanicals
Fortified nutrients
Color bits — veggie-festival
Blend of pellets with dried vegetable pieces to increase palatability and variety.
Fortified with vitamin C and balanced vitamins and minerals for daily nutrition.
Mixed botanicals
Fortified nutrients
Color bits — veggie-festival
Blend of pellets with dried vegetable pieces to increase palatability and variety.
Fortified with vitamin C and balanced vitamins and minerals for daily nutrition.
$10-22 USD
Hagen Guinea Pig Pellets
Hagen’s Guinea Pig Pellets are a broadly available, budget-oriented complete pellet that supplies baseline nutrients including vitamin C, prioritizing affordability and retail accessibility for large-scale purchasers or cost-conscious owners. Compared with the more growth-targeted or extrusion-processed products in this list it sacrifices some targeted nutritional density and anti-selective feeding technology in exchange for lower price and wide distribution, which can be attractive for everyday feeding or mixed-ration strategies.
Balanced daily diet
Small easy bites
Balanced daily diet
Small easy bites
Review Summary
"Seen as a budget-friendly, basic pellet that provides necessary nutrition, though several users find it less palatable and note inconsistent vitamin C content compared with premium brands."
Low-dust pellets — tidy-treats
Simple, affordable complete pellet formulated for regular feeding.
Low-dust pellets — tidy-treats
Simple, affordable complete pellet formulated for regular feeding.
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Hagen’s Guinea Pig Pellets are a broadly available, budget-oriented complete pellet that supplies baseline nutrients including vitamin C, prioritizing affordability and retail accessibility for large-scale purchasers or cost-conscious owners. Compared with the more growth-targeted or extrusion-processed products in this list it sacrifices some targeted nutritional density and anti-selective feeding technology in exchange for lower price and wide distribution, which can be attractive for everyday feeding or mixed-ration strategies.
Balanced daily diet
Small easy bites
Low-dust pellets — tidy-treats
Simple, affordable complete pellet formulated for regular feeding.
Includes vitamin C supplementation to meet guinea pig needs.
Balanced daily diet
Small easy bites
Low-dust pellets — tidy-treats
Simple, affordable complete pellet formulated for regular feeding.
Includes vitamin C supplementation to meet guinea pig needs.
$8-20 USD
Supreme Science Selective Guinea Pig Food
Supreme Science Selective is a premium, extruded pelleted diet designed to limit selective feeding and provide a stable, balanced nutrient matrix with reliable vitamin C content — features that favor consistent growth and reduced overconsumption of energy-dense bits. While typically the highest-priced option here, its technical advantages (extrusion for nutrient stability and a formulation to prevent picky eating) make it a market-leading choice for owners and breeders who prioritize precise growth outcomes and reduced waste compared with conventional pellets.
Precision nutrition
Age-tailored formula
Precision nutrition
Age-tailored formula
Review Summary
"Generally highly regarded for balanced nutrition and reliable vitamin C content, accepted by most guinea pigs; some owners mention it is pricier than mainstream options."
Selective recipe — lab-loved
Premium complete pellet developed for selective nutritional balance in guinea pigs.
Selective recipe — lab-loved
Premium complete pellet developed for selective nutritional balance in guinea pigs.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Time-Saving Convenience
Supreme Science Selective is a premium, extruded pelleted diet designed to limit selective feeding and provide a stable, balanced nutrient matrix with reliable vitamin C content — features that favor consistent growth and reduced overconsumption of energy-dense bits. While typically the highest-priced option here, its technical advantages (extrusion for nutrient stability and a formulation to prevent picky eating) make it a market-leading choice for owners and breeders who prioritize precise growth outcomes and reduced waste compared with conventional pellets.
Precision nutrition
Age-tailored formula
Selective recipe — lab-loved
Premium complete pellet developed for selective nutritional balance in guinea pigs.
Stabilized vitamin C and a controlled mineral profile to support growth and urinary health.
Precision nutrition
Age-tailored formula
Selective recipe — lab-loved
Premium complete pellet developed for selective nutritional balance in guinea pigs.
Stabilized vitamin C and a controlled mineral profile to support growth and urinary health.
$18-30 USD