Guinea Pig Pels is designed specifically to be fed to guinea pigs in accordance with the following suggested feeding program: New born guinea pigs can consume solid food almost immediately. In its native habitat, the guinea pig's diet consists of green vegetation and fruits. With Guinea Pig Pels, it is not necessary to feed greens or fruit. The guinea pig eats many small meals throughout the day. Offer Guinea Pig Pels in a self feeder (one they cannot sit in). Provide fresh, clean water at all times. The guinea pig is best known from a nutritional standpoint because of its requirement for dietary Vitamin C (along with man and monkey). The suggested feeding program above is intended solely as a guide. The variables of management, environment, and breed may dictate changes in the animal's dietary requirements. Store in a cool dry place. This product may spoil if stored under adverse conditions. Do not feed this product if believed to be unfit for animal consumption.