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cavycareinc@yahoo.com
4343 S. Jasper St. 
Aurora CO 80015
303-593-2195
 
We do not receive any outside funding other then donations and our adoption fees. We are not supported by government funding. We are solely supported by great folks like you. 
 
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Volunteer Members:
Daeltun Cauthen
Director
 
Shannon Cauthen
Supporting Director
 
Leigh Hutchins
Adoption Counselor
 
Muriel Mudge
Board Member
 
Kirsten Hall
Board Member
 
Dr. Sharyn Esposito
Veterinarian, Aurora Animal Hospital
Board Member
 
Carolyn & Cathy Beck
Board Member
 
Deb Ketchem
Board Member
 
Garrison Cauthen
Long term Volunteer
 
03/10/2010
 
Date Updated
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These pets are also seen on: www.MarthaStewart.com www.OneHope.org
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Vitamin C Content for Selected Fruits and Vegetables

 

The data in this table is taken from the USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, which was at Release 11 at the time of this writing.

The serving sizes given below are approximate values for obtaining roughly 10mg of vitamin C. Note that not all fruits and vegetables are created equal, so your actual mileage may vary. Protein, calcium and phosphorus totals are also approximate values for the given serving sizes.

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Feel free to feed the following...have fun finding out what your guinea pig likes...

 
Food Approximate serving size for 10mg Vitamin C Protein (mg) Calcium (mg) Phosphorus (mg)
Apples (w/skin) 1-1/4 apples (3 per lb) 0.356 12.274 12.274
Baby Carrots 12 carrots 0.952 27.381 45.238
Bananas 1 banana 1.099 6.596 21.986
Broccoli Flower Clusters 1/8 cup 0.322 5.150 7.081
Carrots 1 cup 1.075 29.032 47.312
Celery 3-1/2 stalks 1.143 57.143 35.714
Cucumbers 2 cups 1.325 26.425 37.750
Dandelion Greens 1/2 cup 0.770 53.429 18.857
Green Bell Peppers 1/7 pepper 0.101 1.008 2.128
Kale 1/8 cup 0.275 11.250 4.667
Kiwis 1/8 cup 0.102 2.653 4.082
Loose-leaf Lettuce 5-1/2 leaves 0.722 37.778 13.889
Mustard Greens 1/4 cup 0.385 14.714 6.143
Oranges (Florida) 1/7 fruit (2-5/8" diameter fruit) 0.156 9.556 2.667
Parsley 1/8 cup 0.226 10.376 4.361
Raspberries 1/3 cup 0.361 8.800 4.800
Red Bell Peppers 1/14 pepper 0.048 0.474 1.000
Romaine Lettuce 4 leaves 0.667 15.000 18.750
Spinach 2/3 cup 1.029 35.222 17.433
Tomatoes (November through May, average) 1 fruit (2-3/5" diameter) 0.902 5.0000 24.000
Tomatoes (June through October, average) 1/3 fruit (2-3/5" diameter) 1.409 1.9231 9.234