Vitamin A supports vision, skin health, immune function, and reproductive health in guinea pigs. It comes primarily from beta-carotene in orange and dark green vegetables, which guinea pigs convert to active Vitamin A in their bodies. A diet rich in varied vegetables typically provides adequate Vitamin A without supplementation.
Typically met through a varied vegetable diet including bell peppers, carrots, and dark leafy greens.
0.01% of daily nutrient intake
Vitamin A makes up 0.01% of your guinea pig's total daily nutritional requirements by weight. That's a tiny amount — but it matters.
Poor coat quality, dry or flaky skin, eye problems (cloudiness, discharge), increased susceptibility to respiratory infections, poor growth in young guinea pigs.
Vitamin A toxicity is rare from food sources alone (beta-carotene conversion is self-limiting). However, over-supplementation with synthetic Vitamin A drops can cause liver damage.
