1. Salad Bowl (The Cavy Life's all time favourite)
Ingredients:
Leafy greens (romaine lettuce, green lettuce)
Bell peppers (capsicum)
Cucumber
Carrot
Instructions:
Wash and chop veggies into small pieces.
Mix them in a bowl.
Proportion: 1/4 cup of mixed veggies
Nutrient Benefits: Vitamins, minerals, and fibre for overall health.
Storing: Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Frequency: Once a day.
Safety: Avoid giving ice-cold veggies; allow them to reach room temperature.
2. Carrot & Bell Pepper Sticks:
Ingredients:
Carrots
Bell Peppers
Instructions:
Cut carrots and bell peppers into sticks.
Proportion: 1 carrot, 1/4 bell pepper
Nutrient Benefits: Vitamins and crunchiness for dental health.
Storing: Serve fresh.
Frequency: A few times a week.
Safety: Wash produce thoroughly and offer in moderation.
3. Hay Cupcakes
Ingredients:
Timothy Hay
Carrot or Apple Slice (for topping)
Instructions:
1. Pack a small amount of hay into a cupcake liner.
2. Top with a slice of carrot or apple.
Proportion: As needed.
Nutrient Benefits: Encourages hay consumption and dental health.
Storing: Make fresh for each serving.
Feeding Frequency: 1-2 times a week.
Safety: Ensure the cupcake liner is safe for consumption.
4. Veggie Wraps
Ingredients:
Lettuce
Carrots
Cucumber
Instructions:
Cut carrots and bell peppers into strips.
Lay carrot and cucumber strips on a lettuce leaf and roll.
Proportion: 1 large lettuce leaf, thin carrot and cucumber strips
Nutrient Benefits: Hydration from cucumber, vitamins from carrots and lettuce.
Storing: Prepare fresh; serve immediately.
Frequency: A few times a week.
Safety: Avoid high-calcium vegetables like spinach.
5. Fruity Delight
Ingredients:
Apple
Pear
Strawberry
Instructions:
Wash, peel, and chop fruits into small pieces.
Proportion: 1 tablespoon of mixed fruits
Nutrient Benefits: Vitamin C, natural sugars, antioxidants.
Storing: Serve fresh. Discard leftovers after a few hours.
Frequency: 2-3 times a week.
Safety: Remove seeds and pits; fruits are treats, not main meals.
6. Herb Mix Munch
Ingredients:
Coriander
Dill
Instructions:
Wash and chop herbs finely.
Proportion: 1-2 tablespoons of mixed herbs
Nutrient Benefits: Vitamins, minerals, aids digestion.
Storing: Serve fresh. Store extra herbs wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge for a day or two.
Frequency: 2-3 times a week.
Safety: Herbs are healthy, but avoid overfeeding.