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Hay 
Hay should make up 75% of your guinea pigs diet. Guinea pigs are herbivores, meaning they don't eat or need any kind of meat, just plant material. Their digestive system requires a constant supply of high fibre food to keep it healthy and running smoothly. Hay is not only an excellent roughage food, it also helps to keep their teeth ground down. I feed bales of hay as it is good quality, inexpensive and lasts much longer than smaller bags. I have also found it to be much fresher.
Hay 
Hay should make up 75% of your guinea pigs diet. Guinea pigs are herbivores, meaning they don't eat or need any kind of meat, just plant material. Their digestive system requires a constant supply of high fibre food to keep it healthy and running smoothly. Hay is not only an excellent roughage food, it also helps to keep their teeth ground down. I feed bales of hay as it is good quality, inexpensive and lasts much longer than smaller bags. I have also found it to be much fresher.
Hay 
Hay should make up 75% of your guinea pigs diet. Guinea pigs are herbivores, meaning they don't eat or need any kind of meat, just plant material. Their digestive system requires a constant supply of high fibre food to keep it healthy and running smoothly. Hay is not only an excellent roughage food, it also helps to keep their teeth ground down. I feed bales of hay as it is good quality, inexpensive and lasts much longer than smaller bags. I have also found it to be much fresher.
Guinea Pig First Aid Kit
Putting together a small first aid kit for your pets does not replace a vet visit, but could potentially save your pets life if they fall ill at an unexpected time. There are several books that I would recommend:
Piggy Potions
One of my favourite books, easy to read, lovely illustrations and perfect advice for a variety of symptoms - with lots of natural home remedies. 
Price: £3-5
Guinea Pig Diagnostics
Professional advice, useful diagrams, easy to look through and use. Helps determine accurate diagnosis, but is paper back and would be easily destroyed.
Price: £44
Diseases of Domestic Guinea Pigs
Very professionally written, full of lots of in depth information, but can be hard to read if unexperienced. Used by trained professionals. 
Price: £20-30
Here is a list of everything that I have in my Guinea Pig First Aid Kit and the reasoning for having each item. Please remember that my kit is very extensive due to owning so many guinea pigs, I would recommend starting with the basics and slowly developing your kit while you gain knowledge of their care. Please see my videos on 'Basic First Aid Kit' and my 'Full First Aid Kit' to learn more.  
My Guinea Pig First Aid Kit
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Storage - Mac Allister Tool Box 
Weighing Scales
Oxbow Natural Science Tabs - Vitamins and nutrients, aiding various symptoms in old age. 
Vaseline / Petroleum Jelly - Treating mites, soothing skin sores, using a rectal thermometer. 
Beaphar Eye Gel - Soothing hay pokes. 
Ivermectin - Mite treatment.
Optrex soothing eye drops - to soothe hay pokes, itchy sore eyes. 
Sudocrem - to heal minor cuts and sores.
Infacol - to relieve bloating and gas
Fragrance free sensitive baby wipes.
Critical Care - Inducing appetite, aiding dehydration, boosting energy, 
Metatone Tonic - Providing energy, induce appetite, supplementing vitamins and nutrients.
Gripe Water - Relieving bloat and gas.
Nappy Rash Ointment - Provide a Protecting barrier on sore feet, to relieve bumble foot.
Eye Wash and Bath - Clean the eye of any dust or debris. 
Beaphar Vitamin Solution - Providing vitamins 
Olive Oil - Bloat, Constipation. 
TCP Liquid Antiseptic - Antibacterial to soothe and clean wounds.
Trimmex - Prevent the quick of the nail from bleeding if accidentally cut.
Coconut Oil- Cleaning grease glands, soothe skinny pigs skin, clear build up of dirt,
Dioralyte - For treating dehydration and encouraging / inducing appetite.
Natural Organic Baby Food - Inducing appetite, boosting energy, dehydration.
Infant Calpol - to relieve pain, prevents feverish symptoms. 
Infant Bonjela - to numb outer lip sores, mild anaesthetic. 
Fly Strike Protector
Pet Safe Shampoo
Grooming Spray
Hair Cutting Scissors
Brush
Comb
Nail Clippers
Nail File
Cotton buds
Tweezers
Magnifying Glass
Thermometer
Spoon
Measuring cups
Pen Light
Gel cooling pack
Gel heat pack
Bandages
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