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

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

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

1 cup of vegetables per pig everyday

2 tabespoons of pellets per guinea pig everyday.

Fresh water must be available at all times. .

MY RECOMMENDED FOOD

Hammykins Hamster food mix

SAFE AND UNSAFE FOODS FOR GUINEA PIGS

- SAFE-

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

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)