Sugar (including fructose) must not be given to the following animals: Dwarf hamsters, degu and chinchillas - all these species are particularly susceptible to diabetes. However, other rodents and rabbits must also be given a balanced diet. Too much sugar not only leads to diabetes, but also to the animals becoming overweight.
Salt and mineral stones are not used for tooth abrasion, but are sources of important minerals. It is recommended that rodent stones enriched with kibble or parsley are not used. Recent studies prove that the number of small rodents with urinary and kidney stones is increasing, caused by an excessive intake of minerals that the body does not need and consequently stores.
Salt and mineral stones should be available to the animals so that they can utilise them as required. In the wild, animals would meet their mineral requirements by licking stones or eating mineral-rich soil. By adding kibble or other supplements, the animal could be tempted to consume more of these stones than its natural needs and thus no longer pay attention to the actual needs of its body.
The provision of mineral and salt stones should be seen as a kind of safety net to ensure that animals have access to these essential substances if they are needed. A species-appropriate and balanced diet usually covers the daily requirement of these minerals.
Vitamins are important nutrients that the body cannot produce itself and must be taken in with food. They control important functions of the organism.
Multi-vitamins should only be offered to the animals once a week, as the fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body (overdosing is possible).
Guinea pigs need pure vitamin C every day in the form of fresh food or as additional drops in the water.

21/06/2025
Bin top beraten worden und ein riesen Sortiment das keine Wünsche offen lässt

18/06/2025
❤-liche Beratung und tierisch nett!

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19/05/2025
Sehr gute Bedienung. Man merkt, dass ihnen die Tiere am Herzen liegen

26/04/2025
Onlineshop Kauferlebnis. Alles hat super funktioniert.

21/04/2025
Sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit in allen Bereichen. Auch der Online Shop ist super. Du bestellst, und am nächsten Tag ist alles da. 1000% zu empfehlen. Herzlichen Dank

15/04/2025
gute Auswahl, gutes Klima, faire Preise und sachkundige und nette Beratung.

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21/03/2025
Sehr kompetentes Personal👍

02/03/2025
Sehr zu empfehlen. Tolles Sortiment, überaus Freundlich, zuvorkommend und kompetent. Meine besten Erfahrung.

27/02/2025

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Supplementary food for rodents
Supplementary food for small animals - optimal supplement for a balanced diet
Why is supplementary food important for small animals?
The advantages of high-quality supplementary food for small animals:
Healthy digestion - Supported with natural fibres such as hay, herbs & psyllium. Strong immune system - Important vitamins and minerals boost the body's defences. Supports coat & skin - Omega-3 fatty acids and biotin ensure a shiny coat - For more vitality & energy - Particularly important for active or older small animals
What types of supplementary feed are there?
Herbs & flower mixtures & seeds - Promote digestion & offer aromatic variety Vitamin-rich pellets - Provide targeted nutritional supportSwiss online shop for supplementary feed
In our online shop zoo-roco.ch you will find supplementary food for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, degus, chinchillas, mice, hamsters, rats and chipmunks. We hope you enjoy shopping in our supplementary food shop for small animals / rodents. If you have any questions or require further information on supplementary feed for rodents and small animals, we will of course be happy to assist you with our expertise. Contact us without obligation by e-mail or telephone, we will be happy to advise you.
Ich war heute Morgen das erste mal im Laden für meine Papageien einkaufen und war erstaunt über die Grösse und das Sortiment des Laden😃 das Personal super freundlich, kompetent und hilfsbereit👍hatte mit der Inhaberin ein nettes Gespräch über Papageienfutter, Sortiment und Vögel. Habe sonst immer nur...