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Can my Guinea Pig eat Papaya?

Yes, they can eat it up to 1-2 times a week!




High in sugar - a guinea pig should have no more than a 1 cm x 1 cm piece twice a week


While many sources tout the enzyme content as a preventative for gut issues, it isn't a substitute for lots and lots of hay. However, it does make a nice summer treat.





 

Guinea pigs and rabbits should have a variety of at least 5 different types of leafy greens to protect against nutritional excesses and deficiencies. At least 80% of the diet should be a good quality grass or cereal hay.



✔ Validated by Dr. Nicole Su

Dr. Nicole is Upilio's in-house veterinarian and bunny parent. With her oldest rabbit Ella now 10 years of age, she developed a passion for small herbivore nutrition and credits Ella's health to a good diet, as well as plenty of love.

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