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Small companions.
Different needs.
Rabbits and guinea pigs both need fibre-rich feeding routines, but their food requirements are not identical. Start with the species, the whole diet and the current label.
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Rabbit & Guinea Pig Feeding Guide
Rabbits and guinea pigs both need fibre-rich feeding routines, but their food requirements are not identical. Start with the species, the whole diet and the current label.
This guide covers
A comparison guide, not a recommendation to house rabbits and guinea pigs together. Their dietary and social needs differ.
Build the diet around fibre
For rabbits, the RSPCA recommends a diet based mainly on good-quality hay and grass, with suitable leafy greens and a smaller measured amount of appropriate pellets or nuggets. Fresh drinking water should always be available. Carrots and fruit are not the foundation of the diet.
Guinea pigs also need constant access to suitable hay. Choose the hay type and overall feeding plan for the animal’s age and condition with advice from a rabbit- or guinea-pig-experienced vet.
Understand the guinea-pig difference
Guinea pigs need vitamin C supplied through their diet. Rabbit food should not be assumed to meet that requirement. VCA recommends a suitable guinea-pig feed alongside hay and appropriate vegetables; whether a supplement is needed depends on the actual diet.
Read the current label and check storage and freshness. Do not add a tonic automatically or transfer a rabbit’s serving amount to a guinea pig.
Compare the stocked food options
Witte Molen PUUR Rabbit Food is listed in 600g and 2kg options; PUUR Guinea Pig Food is listed in 700g and 2.5kg options. These are different species recipes.
PetProvo also lists Daro Delight Rabbit Feed and Daro Delight Guinea Pig Feed. Request the current nutritional label if you need to assess composition or whether a feed is complete or complementary. These product links do not replace the hay component of an appropriate diet.
Make changes and observations part of the routine
Introduce food changes gradually using advice appropriate to the animal. Keep a note of appetite, water intake and droppings so changes are easier to spot. A rabbit eating less or producing fewer droppings needs prompt veterinary attention, rather than a trial of a different food or tonic.
Rabbits and guinea pigs are covered together here for comparison. The RSPCA advises against keeping them together: they communicate differently and have different needs. Plan appropriate companionship and housing for each species.
Little facts. Better care.
Your field checklist
Before you choose
- Identify the species and life stage.
- Plan suitable hay and clean water.
- Read the nutritional and feeding label.
- Check guinea-pig vitamin C provision.
- Store food sealed and monitor appetite.
Feed and house by species
The illustration uses separate spaces deliberately. A shared guide does not mean the animals should share a diet or enclosure.
Sources & next steps
Researched 20 October 2026 · General care guidance is not an individual diagnosis or feeding plan. Product pages show current options and availability. Original PetProvo illustrations are decorative.
