Avocado is generally safe for guinea pigs when given in cooked form, though only when eaten in small amounts. Raw avocados contain persin, which is toxic and may lead to choking or digestive issues in their small bodies. Avoid feeding …
Carrots are safe for guinea pigs to consume in moderation, providing vital vitamin C to combat scurvy while contributing to fluid balance within their bodies. Carrots also contain potassium which plays an essential part in keeping body fluid levels at …
Nuts contain high amounts of fat that can pose serious health risks to guinea pigs. This includes fat accumulation in their bloodstream, weight shifts and exhaustion. They’re also rich in calcium – leading to white or milky urine production as …
Guinea pigs require fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs as part of their diet to provide essential vitamins such as Vitamin C that cannot be found solely through pellet food. Avoid offering your guinea pig anything high in sugar or seeds, …
Snakes are predators that utilize coiling techniques to trap prey. Size determines their prey – larger species prefer deer and rabbits while smaller varieties target rodents like guinea pigs. To protect the safety of your guinea pigs, it’s essential that …
Guinea pigs are natural herbivores that spend most of their time foraging for plants to nibble on in the wild. Guinea pigs require roughage in order to wear down their teeth and aid with digestion, which also wears down teeth …
Basil is an aromatic herb that’s safe for guinea pigs to consume in small doses, as its high vitamin C content helps them ward off scurvy. However, feeding large quantities or too often of basil to guinea pigs may lead …
Your guinea pig was designed to consume and excrete waste regularly; therefore if they don’t do this as expected it is cause for alarm. Please refer to this link for a breakdown of what normal poo looks like, and book …
Blackberries make a tasty and nutritional treat for guinea pigs, but should only be fed sparingly due to their high levels of sugar content. Guinea pigs rely on Vitamin C to strengthen their immunity and combat diseases. Furthermore, this can …
Guinea pigs are natural foragers that spend much of their time exploring and nibbling. They thrive when fed a combination of pellets, hay and fresh vegetables. Guinea Pigs need vitamin C to remain healthy, so offering them leafy greens that …