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- Aug 8, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 9: Guinea Pigs and Hay
Guinea pigs should have a diet that is at least 80% hay, which helps to reduce the risk of dental disease and gastrointestinal issues. It...
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Tomatillo?
No, they can never eat it! Severe irritant. A common ingredient in Mexican cuisine, the raw fruits can be mildly irritating to mucous...
- May 9, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Mulberry?
Yes, they can eat it up to 1-2 times a week! High in sugar - a guinea pig should have no more than a berry twice a week. A great treat...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Clematis (Virgin’s Bower)?
No, they can never eat it! Severe irritant, can cause gastrointestinal hemorrhage Sometimes grown as an ornamental plant, this plant is...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Christmas Pepper?
No, they can never eat it! Severe irritant. A common decorative plant during Christmas, the leaves and fruits are severely irritating to...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Cherry Trees (Wild And Cultivated)?
No, they can never eat it! Leaves contain cyanide; highly potent when they wilt While cherries are fine to give as a treat, the leaves...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Caladium?
No, they can never eat it! Severe irritant Caladiums protect themselves from being eaten by producing chemicals that cause severe...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Buttercup?
No, they can never eat it! Can cause diarrhea While this plant doesn't produce specific toxins, it can cause gastrointestinal upset and...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Black Locust?
No, they can never eat it! Contains multi-organ toxins This plant contains several toxins that interfere with normal function of several...
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Iceberg Lettuce?
No, this is not recommended. Nutritionally poor Iceberg lettuce isn't toxic, but the high water content makes it useless as a source of...
- Feb 20, 2022
- 3 min
Managing Osteoarthritis in Guinea Pigs
Arthritis, or osteoarthritis, is the medical term for joint degeneration. Joints allow bones to move smoothly and comfortably as they...
- Feb 16, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Fountain Grass?
Yes, they can eat it daily! Grass is as good as hay for fiber content, dental and gastrointestinal health. Ensure it is well washed...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Artichoke?
No, this is not recommended. Can be high in carbohydrates, which can predispose to bloat, digestive upset, or enterotoxemia. Guinea pigs...
- Feb 15, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Kohlrabi Leaves?
Yes, they can eat it up to 2-4 times a week! May contain oxalates which can bind nutrients Guinea pigs and rabbits should have a variety...
- Feb 2, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Yam?
No, it is not recommended. Can be high in carbohydrates, which can predispose to bloat, digestive upset, or enterotoxemia. Yams are high...
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Green Beans, Snap?
Yes, they can eat it up to 1-2 times a week! High in carbohydrates. A guinea pig can have 2-3 green beans a week. Sugar snap peas are a...
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Frozen Food?
No, they can never eat it! Can cause enterotoxemia Frozen food should never be fed, as the freezing process affects cell walls and may...
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Fennel, Fronds & Leaves?
Yes, they can eat it up to 2-4 times a week! A suitable addition to a varied diet. Mild natural prokinetic - may cause loose stools. An...
- Jan 31, 2022
- 1 min
Can my Guinea Pig eat Endive (Escarole)?
Yes, they can eat it daily! A delicious addition to a varied diet - guinea pigs should have a minimum of 5 leafy greens to make up their...
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