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Which fruit can guinea pigs eat?

Guide: What Fruits Can Guinea Pigs Eat?

Posted on October 22, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Fruit? Guinea pigs can eat some fruit. But fruit is not a staple part of their diet. In fact, it’s not a necessary part of a guinea pig diet at all. In other words, guinea pigs can survive just fine without ever touching a piece of fruit in their life, as […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Wheatgrass?

Posted on September 29, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

What is Wheatgrass? Wheatgrass is simply what the name describes: the new grass of wheat. Wheat, when it’s harvested as we know it, is a mature plant. But every plant starts simply as a “sprout” and these are packed full of nutrients. Wheatgrass is the new sprouting shoots of wheat. You’ve probably heard about it […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Oats or Oatmeal?

Posted on September 28, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Oats Oats are a cereal grain that are high in starch – however the starch is considered to be more digestible than some other starchy foods. Oatmeal Otherwise known as “groats”, oatmeal is just oat grain that’s been hulled. Rolled oats and steel cut oats are all types of oatmeal. You’ll find these in human […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Rhubarb? What You Need To Know About Rhubarb Toxicity

Posted on September 22, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

The part of the rhubarb plant that people eat is the leaf stalks. Things to know about rhubarb when it comes to guinea pigs: The green leaves are very high in oxalic acid, making them inedible for guinea pigs (and people) People often cook rhubarb stalks to remove smaller traces of toxins in them Rhubarb […]

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Fresh Lawn Grass?

Posted on September 12, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Guinea pigs are grazers: grass is great for them! In fact, they need it. Their digestive system depends on getting a regular supply of quality grass. But there are things we need to be aware of before letting guinea pigs loose on the grass to browse until their stomach’s content. The grass must not: Have […]

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Is Dandelion Good For Guinea Pigs?

Posted on August 30, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Dandelions are such a powerfully healthy food, yet it’s still scorned with the title of simply “weed” to so many people! However, having dandelions grow in your yard provides a free superfood for both you and yes, your guinea pigs. The young leaves of dandelion are packed full of nutrients and are much more palatable […]

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Guinea pigs can have clover in moderation

Should Guinea Pigs Eat Clover (Trifolium)?

Posted on August 20, 2018May 24, 2022 by adminguineapg

Clover is a very familiar plant, because it grows as a lawn weed in most parts of the world. Letting guinea pigs forage on the lawn means you need to know exactly what’s growing there, and whether each and every grass and plant is safe. So what about clover? Clover is a general common name […]

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