Small Pets

Bell peppers are one of the best vitamin C vegetables for guinea pigs. Here is which colors to feed, how much, and why hot peppers are off the menu.

Ripe tomato flesh is safe for guinea pigs as an occasional treat, but the acidity, green parts, and leaves mean it needs care. Here is how much and how often.

Yes, guinea pigs can eat cantaloupe flesh as an occasional treat. Here is how much to offer, why the rind and seeds should be skipped, and what to watch for.

Arugula is safe for guinea pigs in small amounts. Learn how often to serve it, why calcium matters, and which greens to rotate it with.

Guinea pigs can eat cabbage leaves in small portions once or twice a week. Learn about gas, serving sizes, and safer daily greens.

Guinea pigs should not go more than about 12 hours without eating. Here is why, and what to do if your guinea pig stops.

Which fruits are safe for guinea pigs, how much to give, and which to skip.

Romaine and leaf lettuces are best for guinea pigs; iceberg is a poor choice. Here is how much lettuce to serve and how often.

Guinea pigs can eat a small slice of apple, skin included. Remove the seeds and core, and go easy on tart green apples.

The healthiest vegetables for guinea pigs, how much to feed each day, which ones to rotate for calcium balance, and which to leave out.