So, it’s snack time for your guinea pigs. And there’s a grapefruit in the fruit bowl. Do you feed it to your little friend or should you steer clear? Yes, guinea pigs can eat grapefruit. Grapefruit makes a perfectly safe snack for guinea pigs, because of the high Vitamin C and antioxidant content. Just be…
Guinea pigs love eating vegetables. And while there are plenty of vegetables that are safe for them to eat, there are some things that guinea pigs simply cannot tolerate – like pickles. As a general rule, guinea pig shouldn’t eat pickles – their high acid and sugar content makes them dangerous for guinea pigs. Guinea…
Are you paying attention to what your guinea pig is trying to tell you? Does your guinea pig have red feet? If so, you need to discover the cause. There’s a few reasons why guinea pigs get red feet. Let’s have a look. 1. Your Guinea Pig Is Too Hot Well, how hot is too…
If you’re a guinea pig owner, you know that keeping your guinea pig’s nails trimmed is essential to their health and well-being. But what if you don’t want to or can’t cut their nails? How can you keep your guinea pig’s nails short without cutting them? Don’t worry – there’s several ways to keep guinea…
Dandelions are a plant that is rich in many ways. Researchers have found that they are good for humans to eat. People have also been using them in their gardens for a long time. But, can guinea pigs eat dandelions, too? Yes, Guinea pigs can eat dandelions and they will gain benefits from the tons…
Have you ever had two guinea pigs die at the same time? It’s a heartbreaking, tragic experience. Typically, two guinea pigs die at the same time because of a variety of environmental factors: like toxic fumes, simultaneous shock, sudden temperature changes, pest infestations, deadly viral infections and more. In fact, it’s very rare for two…
If you have guinea pigs, chances are you might have to deal with the issue of them eating your fleece. While it’s not a big deal if they eat a little bit, it can become a problem if they start to devour large amounts of fabric. Luckily, there’s some solutions to this frustrating problem. In…
If you’ve ever had guinea pigs, you know that they can be quirky little creatures. One of the quirkier things they sometimes do is eat fleece – as in their fleece bedding and liners. Typically, the reason why guinea pigs eat their fleece bedding is because of: boredom, loneliness, exploring, they enjoy the smell or…
It’s pretty common to get the question, can guinea pigs eat this or that? I’m going to answer that question today about cleavers. Guinea pigs can safely eat cleavers (also called sticky weed) – in moderation. It’s a nutritious weed that have a number of health benefits for guinea pigs. Just make sure to avoid…
So you’re looking for snacks for your friends. You find a piece of fruit – a blood orange on the counter. That makes you wonder if guinea pigs can eat blood oranges. Yes, guinea pigs can definitely eat blood oranges safely. They’re full of antioxidants, potassium, and other nutrients that guinea pigs need. But, make…