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Guinea pigs should not eat bird seed

Guide: Foods To Avoid For Guinea Pigs

Posted on April 12, 2022May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Knowing what to feed your guinea pigs is vitally important. But knowing which foods should strictly be avoided is also vital knowledge to have – your guinea pig’s health (and potentially their life) depends on it. Many foods are completely, 100% off limits to guinea pigs and should never ever be given to them. Below […]

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kale

Guide: What Are The Best Leafy Greens for Guinea Pigs?

Posted on March 26, 2022May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Kale? Kale is very rich in a range of nutrients, hence its modern day label of a “superfood” – for human consumption at least. But what about guinea pigs? Should guinea pigs eat kale, and if so, how much and how often? This leafy green is actually part of the cabbage […]

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Capsicum or bell peppers for guinea pigs

Guide: Vegetables for Guinea Pigs

Posted on January 24, 2022May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Are Cauliflower & Cauliflower Leaves Safe For Guinea Pigs to Eat? Cauliflower leaves are safe for guinea pigs to eat. These should be given in moderation. Cauliflower itself – the main part of the vegetable that we eat – is also OK for guinea pigs however only in very small amounts. Many guinea pigs will […]

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Guide: Hay For Guinea Pigs Food & Bedding

Posted on January 2, 2022May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Hay is a staple food in the diet of your guinea pig. Hay should make up about 80% of the diet of a guinea pig, and it needs to be high quality hay to meet their nutritional needs. There are lots of different types of hay though, and not all hay is created equal. Some […]

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lettuce for guinea pigs

Should Guinea Pigs Eat Lettuce?

Posted on December 4, 2021May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Lettuce is a high water content green vegetable that is actually related to daisies There are lots of different types of lettuce, and some are better than others. One of the most common types of lettuce out there is iceberg lettuce. Unfortunately this is also the main one that guinea pigs should not eat. This […]

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cucumber for guinea pigs

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cucumbers?

Posted on November 23, 2021May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Guinea pigs can eat all parts of a cucumber, including the skin. The tiny seeds are also safe as they are too small and soft to cause a problem for guinea pigs, unlike most other seeds which should never be provided. Cucumbers are often thought of as a vegetable, but are actually a fruit, or […]

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Should you give yogurt treats to your guinea pigs?

Guinea Pig Yogurt Treats – Healthy or Not?

Posted on June 1, 2021May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Guinea pigs and yogurt? Can and should our piggies be eating any foods that contain yogurt? You might have noticed products available labeled as guinea pig yogurt drops, yogurt chips or just yogurt treats. Are these just junk foods for guinea pigs or is it safe and healthy to feed them? Yogurt treats for guinea […]

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Is Cat Grass Safe For Guinea Pigs?

Posted on January 11, 2020May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Cat grass is simply a marketable name given to several different types of grass that have been packaged up and sold for cats to eat or chew on. There’s no such thing as a species called “cat grass”. Instead these products will use well known grasses like oat, rye, wheat and barley. So if you’re […]

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