The little gem lettuce is a smaller version of the romaine lettuce and we use it in various salads. But, we also need to know if it’s good for our guinea pigs. This is a veggie, and guinea pigs love veggies, but as owners, we need to double check – even for veggies. Can guinea pigs eat little gem lettuce? Yes, guinea pigs can eat little gem lettuce. Many owners feed their guinea pigs little...
Today’s menu is one non-typical ‘food’ item for guinea pigs – the haylage. We know that guinea pigs can eat certain types of hay that benefit them a lot. And what about the haylage? And how does this differentiate between regular hay or similar ‘food’ items for some rodents? Can guinea pigs eat haylage? The answer is yes, guinea pigs can eat haylage, but it is only recommended for the fully grown guinea pigs. And,...
When it comes to healthy nutrition, there is nothing better than fresh fruits and veggies for the guinea pigs. Even nutritionists and medical experts agree that fresh produce is the key to health and a well-balanced diet. Today we will talk about the iceberg lettuce and if it’s good food for the guinea pig. Can guinea pigs eat iceberg lettuce? The answer is: no. The iceberg lettuce is not extremely dangerous for the guinea pigs,...
The grass has a huge family, and there are different types of grass in the world. Now, you are probably wondering, if you are allowed to give grass to your pet guinea pig? Let’s find out! Can guinea pigs eat grass? Well, guinea pigs can eat fresh fruits and vegetables. So, in essence, they can also eat grass. They enjoy eating grass, and this can even be their staple food if you are looking for...
Beans are a good source of nutrients for both animals and human beings. They have been for a long period and have become a household name in most homes. Back to the primary question for the article, can guinea pigs eat beans? Straight on, the answer to this question is yes they can. But you should try and regulate the number of beans that you feed your cute little guinea pig. Too many beans will...
One of the most important things you need to know about the pet you have or the pet you want to get is their diet. Just like humans, animals need a balanced and healthy diet in order to prevent diseases and to live longer. Now, guinea pigs are known for being picky eaters. Their digestive system doesn’t allow them to eat whatever we want to feed them. For starters, guinea pigs are not allowed to...
Every guinea pig owner should know by now that guinea pigs are extremely sensitive animals in every sense. This also means they cannot eat anything you want to give them, so doing good research on things they can eat is needed. The most common mistake owners do with their pets is to feed them whatever they are eating at the moment without putting thought into it. This is especially bad if you own a guinea...
Most people love having pets, but along with getting a pet, you will get more responsibilities. Diet is very important for pets, especially for the more sensitive ones, like guinea pigs. Guinea pigs should never eat cooked food. They are allowed to eat just raw food, along with hay and pellets, which are rich sources of vitamins. Vegetables are, of course, allowed in their diet, but what about fruit? Can guinea pigs eat fruit? Yes,...
It’s a known fact that guinea pigs are vegetarians and herbivores. This means they consume things that usually grow from the ground, but some of these foods are not good for them – even when they are natural., So, keeping a guinea pig is not very simple. Yes, their nutrition seems easy to handle; fruits and veggies, and all other growing things, right? Not exactly, there are other types of foods which are not fruit...
Nature offers many different super-tasty foods. Fruits and veggies are not the only tasty thing from nature, there is also sweet and tasty honey. Honey is the heavenly nectar which works as a possible substitute for anything sweet. Yes, when we crave something sweet we can always reach for some honey, regardless of what we feel like eating. The honey is such a versatile product, and it’s also a great substitute for white sugar, chocolates,...
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