A guinea pig’s diet should consist of hay, grass and leafy vegetables; these should be offered daily. Additional treats, like watercress (which contains high concentrations of vitamin C) or turnip greens with calcium and phosphorus content can be provided occasionally.
Avoid giving commercial treats, which often consist of sugar-laden sweets with little nutritional value. Instead, offer fruit and veg in small portions – no more than 10% to 10% of their daily vegetable consumption should be offered as food sources.
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Apples
Guinea pigs should not be fed fruits or treats on a daily basis as their high sugar content could lead to dental issues and obesity. Instead, this food should only be provided sparingly, such as once every few days like offering slices of apple.
Guinea Pigs require hay, commercial pellets and fresh veggies and fruits as food sources. It is important that their diet includes dark leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, kale, silver beet leaves, carrot tops and parsley (both curly and flat leaf) for an optimal immune system boost.
Bananas
Guinea Pigs should receive small amounts of fresh food daily as their digestive systems cannot tolerate too many new items at once.
Fresh fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that aid their bodies to digest the high-quality hay they’re fed. When first trying new fruits or veggies with your guinea pigs it’s best to offer small bites at first to monitor how they react; some great choices for this include romaine lettuce, carrot tops, red or green bell peppers (with skin removed), kale, or parsley.
Grapes
Grapes can provide your pet with an enjoyable treat, yet should only be given in moderation due to their high sugar content. As they should only be included as occasional treats in their diet.
Grapes provide your guinea pig with essential vitamin C. In addition, they also provide other important nutrients like magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and resveratrol – making them an ideal replacement for vegetables such as broccoli, kale or cabbage that could otherwise cause discomfort in their digestive systems.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes can be safely fed to guinea pigs as a healthy treat in small quantities, though you must avoid feeding green parts such as leaves, stems and flowers and only provide ripe fruit as this contains solanine that can cause health issues in larger doses.
Guinea pigs require high levels of natural fibre in their diet in order to remain digestively healthy. Other nutritious vegetables that should be included regularly include broccoli, cabbage, carrot tops, endive, turnip greens, radicchio Swiss chard and mint.
Guava
Guavas are rich in vitamin C and make a tasty treat for guinea pigs, but be mindful of overfeeding as this could lead to digestive issues. Select fresh ripe fruit without bruises or signs of decay, while its seeds must be removed as guinea pigs cannot digest them and may choke on them.
Guinea pigs should receive a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and herbs to ensure they receive all of the essential vitamins and nutrients they require for good health. It’s important to observe their reaction to new foods – look out for signs of enjoyment or discomfort such as gas and bloating!
Kiwi
Guinea pigs have sensitive digestive systems, so it is best to feed them fruits and vegetables in small portions. Sugary foods should be avoided as these may lead to intestinal issues. Also be sure to provide foods high in Vitamin C such as peppers.
Guinea pigs are well-known for their appetites. While this habit can actually benefit them in keeping their teeth and digestive system in balance, if fed too frequently it could lead to weight gain and other health complications.
Mango
Guinea Pig diet should consist primarily of hay with small amounts of pellets. They may enjoy fruits and vegetables in moderation as these items contain high sugar levels that could potentially cause health issues like scurvy. Mangoes provide plenty of Vitamin C which will help strengthen immunity.
Guinea Pigs require calcium-rich food sources in order to maintain strong bones and muscles, so skin consumption poses a choking hazard risk.
