Can Guinea Pigs Eat...?

The best daily source of Vitamin C for guinea pigs. Low in sugar and calcium.

The primary dietary requirement (85% of total diet). Keeps digestive tract moving and molars worn.

High water content and rich in essential fiber. Do not feed iceberg lettuce.

A favorite daily herb packed with flavor and low in calcium.

Excellent for hydration on hot summer days, but high water content can cause runny stool if fed excessively.

High in natural sugar and Vitamin A. Feeding too often causes obesity and tooth decay.

Tasty fruit treat. Apple seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides (toxic) and must be removed.

Rich in Vitamin C but high in natural fruit sugar.

Nutrient-rich but very high in oxalates and calcium, which contribute to bladder stone formation.

Great Vitamin C source, but high calcium content means it should be rotated with low-calcium greens.

Ripe tomato flesh is safe, but green parts, stems, and leaves are toxic nightshades.

Hydrating and crunchy, but long fibrous strings can pose a choking hazard.

Hydrating summer treat, but very sugary. Watermelon rind is safe in small amounts.

Dense in starch and sugar. Can cause severe constipation if fed regularly.

Contains disulfides that destroy red blood cells, causing fatal hemolytic anemia in guinea pigs.

Potatoes contain solanine alkaloid poisons; raw beans contain phytohemagglutinin toxins.

Guinea pigs are strict herbivores with zero lactase enzymes. Dairy and processed food cause severe digestive failure.