Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Mint

Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Mint

Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Mint are a complementary guinea pig food that is high in fibre and Vitamin C and rich in essential nutrients, with a mint flavour guinea pigs enjoy. Each nugget is nutritionally uniform, so your cavies can't pick out favourite bits and leave the rest. This 1.5 kg pack is for South African guinea pig owners who want a fibre-rich daily nugget that supports digestive health within a hay-first diet.

Burgess Excel builds this food around one idea: a guinea pig's digestion runs best on plenty of fibre. These mint nuggets deliver naturally high levels of Beneficial Fibre alongside protected Vitamin C, a natural prebiotic, natural antioxidants and a full complement of vitamins and minerals. Because they come in nugget form rather than a loose muesli-style mix, they are designed to prevent selective feeding. Every mouthful gives your pet the same balanced nutrition.

Key Benefits

• Naturally high in Beneficial Fibre (36%): fibre is central to keeping a guinea pig's digestive system working well, and this nugget is built around it.
• Prevents selective feeding: the uniform nugget format stops guinea pigs from picking out tasty pieces and leaving the healthier ones behind, a common problem with mixed muesli-style foods.
• High levels of protected Vitamin C: the Vitamin C is included in a protected form at high levels to support your guinea pig's daily nutritional needs.
• Natural prebiotic: contains a natural prebiotic to support digestive health.
• Fortified with vitamins and minerals: added nutrients help support healthy eyes, skin and coat.
• Natural antioxidants: included to support the immune system.
• Tasty mint flavour: a delicious nugget that encourages guinea pigs to eat their daily portion.

How to Use

Feed these nuggets as part of The Excel Feeding Plan, which treats them as one component of a balanced diet rather than the main meal:

• Hay and/or grass first: good-quality hay and/or grass should make up most of your guinea pigs' diet and should be available at all times.
• Daily leafy greens: offer a small amount of leafy greens each day.
• Daily nuggets: give the measured portion of Excel nuggets every day (see Dosage below).
• Fresh water: always make sure fresh, clean water is available. Check bottles and bowls often during hot South African summers.
• Weight checks: monitor your guinea pigs' weight regularly to make sure they stay at a healthy weight.
• Professional advice: please talk to your vet for further information on your guinea pigs' diet.

Switching from a muesli-style food

If your guinea pigs currently eat a muesli-style mix, move them gradually onto a hay and nugget-based feeding plan over 14 to 28 days. Slowly reduce the amount of muesli while increasing the proportion of nuggets until the nuggets have completely replaced the mix.

Dosage

• Feed an egg cup full of Excel Tasty Nuggets every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan.

Suitable For

• All guinea pigs of all ages.
• Owners focused on maintaining good digestive health in their pets.
• Guinea pigs that pick through mixed foods, since the nugget format helps prevent selective feeding.

Specifications

• Brand: Burgess Excel
• Type: Complementary guinea pig food, nugget format
• Flavour: Mint
• Beneficial Fibre: 36%
• Key nutrients: Protected Vitamin C, natural prebiotic, natural antioxidants, added vitamins and minerals
• Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

What's Included

• 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) of Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Mint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I feed these nuggets as my guinea pig's only food?
No. This is a complementary food. Good-quality hay and/or grass should make up most of the diet and be available at all times, with a small amount of leafy greens and an egg cup of nuggets each day.

How much should I feed each day?
Burgess recommends an egg cup full of Excel nuggets every day as part of The Excel Feeding Plan. Monitor your guinea pigs' weight so they stay at a healthy weight.

How do I switch my guinea pigs from a muesli mix to these nuggets?
Change over gradually across 14 to 28 days. Reduce the muesli bit by bit while increasing the nuggets until the mix has been completely replaced.

How much fibre do the nuggets contain?
They are naturally high in Beneficial Fibre at 36%, and they also contain a natural prebiotic for digestive health.

Are they suitable for young and older guinea pigs?
Yes. Burgess Excel Guinea Pig Nuggets with Mint are suitable for all guinea pigs of all ages. Speak to your vet if your pet has specific dietary needs.

Why choose nuggets over a mixed food?
Every nugget is nutritionally the same, which prevents selective feeding. Your guinea pigs get the full balance of fibre, protected Vitamin C, vitamins and minerals in every bite.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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