Foods That Guinea Pigs Can’t Have
~
Foods That Guinea Pigs Can’t Have ~
Peanut Really Wants This Trail Mix!
Guinea Pigs Should Never Have Processed Human Food, Too Salty And Too Sweet. It Also Usually Contains Seed Oils, Which They Do Not Naturally Consume.
Avoid pellet blends that contain nuts and other little tidbits. These are just decorative so consumers will be enticed to buy their food over a plain bag of pellets.
Here Is A List Of Foods That Guinea Pigs Can NEVER Have Despite What Their Little Wheeks Might Say Otherwise.
This Is Not A Complete List, If You Are Unsure About Giving Your Guinea Pig Something Please Search Online First!
Potatoes - Toxic To Guinea Pigs, Especially Raw.
Onions , Chives, Garlic - Can Be Harmful And Cause Gastrointestinal Distress.
Chocolate - Toxic To Many Animals, Including Guinea Pigs.
Avocado - Contains Persin, Which Is Toxic To Guinea Pigs. Includes All Parts Of The Avocado.
Citrus Fruits - Too Acidic; Can Upset Their Stomach. Includes Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit.
Spicy Foods- No Hot Peppers Or Other Spicy Vegetables.
Corn - Difficult To Digest, Technically A Legume. They Love The Corn Stalks, Leaves And Silk.
Nuts And Seeds - High In Fat And Can Cause Obesity And Other Health Issues, Not A Natural Part Of Their Diet. Avoid Pellet Mixes That Contain These!
Meat And Dairy Products - Guinea Pigs Are Vegan! Herbivores Should Only Eat Plant Materials.
Rhubarb - Toxic And Can Cause Serious Health Issues.
Processed Food For Humans -These Can Lead To Obesity And Dental Problems, Your Guinea Pigs Will Be Just As Happy With A Vegetable Or Fruit!
Certain Plants - Some Houseplants And Garden Plants Are Toxic; Please Research Before Before Picking Them Anything That You Dont Recognize And Know As A Safe Food.
Some vegetables have small or soft seeds that aren’t a problem but these pomegranate seeds are too big and hard and may cause your Cavy to choke.
