Your may not realize it yet unless you've been to the vet if your little guinea pig is growing larger she may be pregnant. Your guinea pig sow will now eat double the amount she would normally. She will also drink a lot more water, so make sure it's freely available as she'll go through it quicker.

Your sweet momma needs extra vitamin C as well, at least 20-60 mgs. a day. She will also require more timothy hay on a daily basis for eating.

Fresh fruit and vegetables are crucial to your guinea pigs diet. I mentioned while your guinea pig is pregnant she will need extra vitamin c this can be found in bell peppers, they are chock full of it. Other veggies are kale, parsley, strawberries, broccoli and cauliflower watch out for the last two they may give her gas so use in small quantities.

If your cage is small now would be a great time for an upgrade she needs enough room for her litter. To help keep your cage cleaner an avoid getting food on the floor use a high bowl that keeps the pellets inside. Anything that allows food onto the floor may mean your Guinea Pig and her pups may eat rubbish on the floor which will be upsetting their tummies.