In the last decades, the number of people that own at least one pet has grown a lot. However, more pets being adopted or bought is not an equivalent to helping animals because a lot of pet owners care for their little buddies just when it’s play time with them. This is not good and I encourage people to get a pet only if they really love animals. Getting a pet just because all of...
People and guinea pigs really get along very well. However, guinea pigs are very sensitive pets regarding their diet. We should never randomly feed guinea pigs with whatever we are eating at the moment. Their digestive system is not as permissive as ours. If you plan on getting a guinea pig, you need to read a lot about their needs. If you already own a guinea pig, I’m sure you already know the basics, but in this...
It is almost summertime! And what best represents summertime than a nice, delicious, colorful fruits? Or tropical fruits? Maybe mango is the right word! Sometimes we love to eat mango so much, there is barely any left for our pets. But, is mango good for guinea pigs, or more precisely its skin in this case? Let’s find out. Can guinea pigs eat mango skin? No, guinea pigs cannot eat mango skin. The skin of the...
Mango is a delicious fruit that has grown immense popularity thus becoming one of the most famous fruits on the planet. It is a fruit enjoyed by both humans and some specific animals. So, if both humans and animals eat this fruit, can guinea pigs eat mango? Yes, guinea pigs can eat mango. Guinea pigs love eating mangoes, and as you may already be aware, these little pets enjoy most fruits and vegetables. Mangoes are...
There are so many animals in today’s world that are used to produce meat products. However, not all meat is safe for consumption by either humans or animals. Again, not all animals or humans eat meat, and this separates them into groups of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores. So, before delving deeper into more information on this topic we need to give an answer to the question if guinea pigs can eat meat. So, can guinea...
Marigolds are lovely flowers with a vibrant warm yellowish-orange color. As springtime comes, nature is showing us all kinds of beautiful flowers, and one type of them are the marigolds. Today we will discuss if guinea pigs can eat marigold flowers. It is not unusual for guinea pigs to consume various types of roots and flowers or plants, so let’s explore more about this flower as food for the guinea pigs. Can guinea pigs eat...
Veggies of any kind are known to be the healthiest foods we can include in our diet. Whether it is our own diet or diet of our pets – veggies are a superfood and they have tons of health benefits. And, veggies are a crucial part of the diet of guinea pigs too! They are vegetarians, and every owner of a guinea pig always makes sure the cavy gets its daily dose of vegetarian nutrients....
Nuts are the tastiest and healthiest snacks we know of. Of course, chips and similar snacks are super tasty, but let’s admit, they are not healthy. All kinds of nuts are beneficial for our health, and numerous researches have proved this. The nuts are a superfood that has to be consumed daily, but in moderate amounts, since it is very dense in calories and fats. But, today we will discuss if nuts are healthy and...
Lettuce is a green vegetable that is used for consumption by most people and even animals all over the world. Amazingly, it dates back several years ago and has a profound history. Back to contemporary life, this green vegetable has gained popularity amongst many and it is continuing to enjoy affection all over the world. So, can guinea pigs eat lettuce? Absolutely, yes they can. Guinea pigs eat fresh fruits and vegetables as the main...
Summertime is approaching and there is nothing better than a refreshing piece of fruit. And what fruit is better during summer than the melon? It’s incredibly sweet, delicious, watery, and there is no one who can refuse a slice of melon during hot summer days! But, if we keep guinea pigs we might be tempted to give them a piece of this super-tasty fruit. Can we? Can guinea pigs eat melons? Yes, guinea pigs can...
