WHAT CAN WE DO?

The best strategy to avoid scurvy in Cavies is to provide them with a well-balanced diet with the right amounts of vitamin C.

Vitamin C is present in commercial Cavy pellets; however, commerciallyproduced Cavy pellets lose their vitamin C potency within 90 days of milling. Thus, vitamin C should be supplemented directly for Cavies.

Supplementation can be done by directly adding vitamin C supplements to pellets or water. You can also make it fun for Cavies by giving them fresh and thoroughly washed vegetables or fruits!