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Pet care tips and advice for your furry (or scaly) friends • Ethical pet care tips and product recommendations •

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GUINEA PIG FOOD & DIET

A complete guide to caring for your guinea pig through proper nutrition and mindful feeding habits.

Guinea pigs are herbivores, which means they eat only plant material.

Guinea Pig Diet

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The bulk of a guinea pigs diet should be given to them in the form of grass hay as it reduces the danger of hairballs and other blockages and helps grind down their growing teeth. Hay should always be avaliable to a rabbit.

 

A guinea pigs diet must meet the following requirements:

  • 85% high quality grass hay

  • 10% leafy green vegetables and herbs

  • 5% pellets

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Pellets are a good way to provide a guinea pig with concentrated nutrition.

See a list of the safe vegetables you can give your guinea

pig below

FEEDING SCHEDULE

Hay should be avaliable to your Guinea pigat all times during the day/night

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1 cup of vegetables per pig everyday

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2 tabespoons of pellets per guinea pig everyday.

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Fresh water must be available at all times. .

MY RECOMMENDED PELLETS

Oxbow guinea pig pellets (young,adult or senior)

Oxbow Essentials adult guinea pig food bag
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SAFE AND UNSAFE FOODS FOR GUINEA PIGS

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There are many 'human' foods that guinea pigs can enjoy too. Here is a list of the safe ones you can give to your guinea pig. Remember to give these foods in moderation to avoid upset stomachs. If youre ever unsure about your guinea pig, contact a vet.

FRUIT

  • Apple (not the pips because they’re poisonous)

  • Banana

  • Blueberry

  • Cherry

  • Kiwi

  • Melon

  • Pear

  • Plum

  • Squash

  • Strawberry

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Fruit should always be given in moderation & only 1-2 times a week due to their high sugar content.

VEGETABLES

  • Celery

  • Peppers

  • Green beans

  • Peas

  • Cucumber

  • Gem lettuce

  • Romaine lettuce

  • Broccoli

  • Tomato (not leaves)

  • Spinach

  • Kale

  • Small pieces of carrot

HERBS

  • Basil

  • Coriander

  • Dill

  • Mint

  • Oregano

  • Rosemary

  • Sage

  • Thyme

  • Parsley

  • Chocolate

  • Fruit seeds/pits

  • Avocado

  • Onions

  • Garlic

  • Chives

  • Leek

  • Meat

UNSAFE FOODS

  • Eggs

  • Dairy

  • Broad beans

  • kidney beans

  • Rhubarb

  • Iceberg Lettuce

  • Raw/green Potatoes

  • Alcohol

  • Caffine

  • Sugary foods (e.g sweets)

  • Proccessed foods (bread,pasta, cereal, crackers)

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