We all know what papaya looks like, even though some still confuse papaya with mango, strangely. The papaya is a tropical fruit with a green outer layer and vibrant orange flesh inside. It has seeds and the taste is very mild and sweet, similar to a melon. Most of us eat papaya or have tried it, so you probably want to know if your pet guinea pig can eat papaya. Well, let’s find out. Can...
In this article, we are going to talk about bell peppers. So far we have covered the green bell pepper and also the red one. Now the time has come for the orange bell pepper. As much as the bell peppers are often considered veggies, bell peppers are in fact fruit. So, can guinea pigs eat orange peppers? The answer is yes they can, guinea pigs can eat orange peppers but in small moderate amounts....
Olives are small delicious fruits that grow on olive trees and can be eaten by both humans and animals. They are from a group known as drupes or otherwise known as stone fruits. There are different types of olives in existence today with most people preferring either the black or green variants. Back to the question, can guinea pigs eat olives? The answer is no if they are not fresh but processed like the ones...
Okra is from the same family group as the plant cacao and this is a delicious vegetable plant that is eaten by people all over the world. But we are here for the guinea pigs, so let’s find out if they can have okra in their diet. Can guinea pigs eat okra? Yes, they can, but only a few times per week. This is due to the presence of calcium in high levels and also...
Peppers can be defined in several ways, so it can be confusing to mention just the word pepper. But, we can assume that this usually refers to the bell peppers. Today we are going to discuss if guinea pigs can eat peppers, and which kind of peppers exactly. Can guinea pigs eat peppers? Yes, guinea pigs can eat peppers. They can eat the bell peppers, the green bell peppers have the least amount of sugar,...
Everyone loves potatoes – this veggie is so versatile, we eat it in many different ways. Chips, french fries, baked or boiled potatoes, in cooked meals with other foods, this list can go on forever! In this article, we will discuss if our guinea pigs are allowed to enjoy the tasty potato as well, so keep on reading. Can guinea pigs eat potatoes? No, guinea pigs cannot eat potatoes. This veggie could contain certain ingredients...
Pears are a deliciously sweet fruit with tasty and specific grainy, chewy structure. Almost all of us love eating pears. And since our guinea pigs are vegetarians, we can make a wild guess that they eat pears. Just to avoid any diet problems let’s make sure if this is true. Can guinea pigs eat pears? Yes, guinea pigs can eat pears. However, pears are quite the sugary type of fruit, so they must be given...
Is there anything better in the summer months than a nice bowl of fruit salad? Or even better, pineapple chunks! Everyone loves pineapple – sweet, refreshing, watery, and versatile. We eat it fresh and raw, or in desserts as addition, in ice creams or smoothies and much more. When warmer months approach, we all crave for some refreshing pineapple, right? But, can our lovely guinea pigs enjoy this delicious fruit? Let’s find out. Can guinea...
Parsley is an aromatic herb that we use as a spice or fresh in many of our meals. This herb is so versatile, we can use it in almost anything – salads, soups, as a garnish, and much more. In this article, we will talk about parsley as food for the guinea pig. Since our guinea pigs are herbivores and vegetarians we can just assume they can eat parsley, but let’s be sure and explore...
In this article, we will discuss everyone’s favorite food – the pumpkin! This fruit is extremely popular and tasty, we use it in many versatile ways. Let’s be honest, who hasn’t heard of pumpkin latte coffees, or a ton of other pumpkin recipes we can’t resist? Now, the focus is on the guinea pigs, and whether they can enjoy this delicious and nutritious fruit. Can guinea pigs eat pumpkin? Yes, guinea pigs can eat pumpkin....
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