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Wombaroo Guinea Pig Milk Replacer is a nutritionally balanced milk substitute for guinea pigs. Use for orphaned pups, large litters or when mother’s milk is limited.
- About Guinea Pig Milk
Guinea Pig milk is high in protein with relatively- low levels of fat and lactose. Guinea Pigs are
- born well-developed (precocial) and have
- substantial stores of body fat, which they utilize
- for energy. Hence they do not have a high fat
- requirement in their milk. However they require
- a high protein milk to sustain the rapid growth
- phase in the first 3 weeks of life. Guinea Pig milk
- contains high levels of Vitamin C which is an
- essential nutrient for growing pups. In guinea
- pigs a dietary deficiency of Vitamin C can lead to
- scurvy, causing problems with skin, joints and
- blood clotting.
Benefits of Wombaroo Guinea Pig Milk Replacer
• Closely resembles Guinea Pig Milk - formulated to match the composition of mother’s milk, with added vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids (omega 3 & 6).
• Elevated Protein Content - to sustain the rapid growth of pups.
• Contains Stabilized Vitamin C - an essential nutrient for guinea pigs.
Using Guinea Pig Milk Replacer
• Success in rearing young guinea pigs greatly improves if they receive colostrum at birth. Pups that don’t get colostrum from the mother can be fed Impact Colostrum Supplement.
• Commence feeding Wombaroo after the initial feed of colostrum.
• Make up milk at a concentration of 1 tablespoon per 30ml of pre-boiled warm water
• Milk can be stored in the fridge for a day or frozen for up to 2 weeks. Small quantities can be frozen in ice-cube trays, so that the required daily feed volumes can be easily thawed out.
• When feeding, warm milk to about 95°F and feed from a syringe or bottle and teat (Wombaroo “C” or “P” type teats are recommended).
• Refer to the guidelines on the pack for feed rates. Do not overfeed as this can lead to diarrhea.
Weight
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ml/day | Weight
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ml/day | Weight
(g) | Feed
ml/day | | 40 | 15 | 90 | 28 | 140 | 39 | | 50 | 18 | 100 | 31 | 150 | 42 | | 60 | 21 | 110 | 33 | 160 | 44 | | 70 | 23 | 120 | 35 | 170 | 46 | | 80 | 26 | 130 | 37 | 180 | 48 |
• Weigh pups regularly to verify consistent weight gains. Body weight should increase by about 3-7g per day.WeaningPups may begin to show interest in solid food around 2-3 days of age. Establish young guinea pigs on hay, green leafy vegetables and some pellets. Continue to increase solids and reduce milk intake until they are fully weaned around 21 days. Early weaning at 5-7 days is common practice, however this restricts protein intake at the peak growth stage and may lead to developmental problems and stunting. We recommend to supplement with some milk for as long as possible (up to 21 days) as occurs with mother-reared pups.
Ingredients: Whole milk solids, whey protein, casein, vegetable oils, omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acids, stabilized Vitamin C, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3,B5, B6, B9, B12, D3, E, K, biotin, choline, inositol, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine, selenium.Analysis:Protein 42%Fat 24%Ash 6%Moisture 4%Energy 20 MJ/kg
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Probably saved a litters life 
