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Food & Water Questions
Read these food and water questions before changing diet or treats.
Diet rules change by species, especially for hay, protein, and treats.
Small mammals should eat a diet built for their species.
Guinea pigs and chinchillas need grass hay as a core food.
Learn why guinea pigs need reliable daily vitamin C.
Why hamster and guinea pig diets should not be swapped.
Pet rats usually do best with a quality rat-appropriate staple, often block-based, plus controlled fresh foods and enrichment feeding.
Pet mice need tiny measured portions of a mouse-appropriate staple, safe extras, reliable water, and group-aware food placement.
Chinchillas need grass hay, chinchilla-appropriate pellets, clean water, and very limited extras.
Ferrets are carnivores and need a ferret-appropriate meat-based diet.
Fresh food amounts depend on species and health.
Watch food disappearance, hoards, droppings, weight, body condition, chewing speed, and behavior.