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Vitamin C For Cobayes, 15 ml bottle.
Liquid vitamin C by Francodex for guinea pigs, in a 15 ml bottle. The guinea pig does not synthesise vitamin C: a regular intake is essential to its health. Give directly into the mouth or in the drinking water.
- 15 ml bottle, easy-to-dose liquid form
- Helps cover daily needs (20 mg/kg, ×3 during illness or pregnancy)
- Direct administration or in the drinking water
Description
Vitamin C, essential for guinea pigs
Unlike most animals, the guinea pig does not produce its own vitamin C: it must be provided through the diet. A deficiency first shows as tiredness, mobility difficulties and a drop in appetite, then as more serious disorders if it persists.
Key benefits
| Essential intake | Meets a need the guinea pig cannot produce itself |
| Liquid form | Give directly into the mouth or in the drinking water |
| Deficiency prevention | Supports fitness, appetite and mobility |
| Convenient | Compact 15 ml bottle |
Daily vitamin C requirements
- Healthy guinea pig: 20 mg/kg per day.
- Illness, recovery, pregnancy or lactation: the need triples, i.e. 60 mg/kg per day.
Specifications
| Brand | Francodex |
| Reference | FR-174061 |
| Type | Liquid vitamin C supplement |
| Suitable for | Guinea pigs |
| Volume | 15 ml |
| Administration | Directly into the mouth or in the drinking water |
| Composition | Purified water, sodium bicarbonate, monopotassium phosphate. Additives: vitamin C 30,000 mg/kg; flavouring (benzoic acid); preservatives (sorbic acid, D,L-malic acid). |
| EAN | 3283021740613 |
Frequently asked questions
Why do guinea pigs need vitamin C?
Because they do not synthesise it: a deficiency can lead to tiredness, loss of appetite and mobility disorders.
How is it administered?
Directly into the animal’s mouth or mixed into its drinking water.
How much do they need?
About 20 mg/kg per day when healthy, up to 60 mg/kg during illness, pregnancy or lactation. Follow the dosage instructions.
When should the intake be increased?
During illness, recovery, pregnancy or nursing.
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Brand
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ReferenceFR-174061
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In stock6 Items
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EAN133283021740613
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Manufacturer's reference174061
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Poids du produit0.01
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Capacity (litres)0.015
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OriginFrance
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CompositionPurified water, sodium bicarbonate, monopotassium phosphate.
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Analytical constituentsunknown
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Additivesvitamins: vitamin C 30000mg, flavouring: benzoic acid, preservatives: sorbic acid - D,L-malic acid.
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Precautions for useAs vitamin C is sensitive to light, it is recommended to renew the drinking water every day
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Storage conditionsStore in a cool, dry place, away from light.
