Today’s dinner has a special ingredient which is cilantro. Oh wait! Why are your cavies staring at the herb? It looks like they want to eat it. But can guinea pigs eat cilantro? Yes, guinea pigs can eat cilantro. It’s a safe herb for them to eat . Cilantro contains vitamin C which helps to…
Oatmeal is a good breakfast choice because it is healthy and delicious. But, are oats good for guinea pigs? Can they eat them? As a general rule, guinea pigs shouldn’t eat oats. Guinea pigs are herbivores, and since oats are a grain, it can give them digestive issues. Plus, oats are a high calorie food…
Looking for a healthy, crunchy snack, you might choose to eat celery. It’s low in calories and full of fiber. We know it’s good for humans, but what about our guinea pigs? Guinea pigs can eat celery, but only a few times a week. Celery shouldn’t be a part of their daily diet. Celery is…
You’ve just gotten home with a fresh bundle of parsley. Parsley is one herb you really love. And yes, your guinea pigs love herbs too. But can you give them parsley? Guinea pigs can eat parsley because it has a lot of healthy nutrients for them. Parsley helps to improve blood flow in your piggies’…
So you’ve come home with a bag of radishes for your dinner. Suddenly, you wonder if your guinea pigs can eat radishes, too. So, can guinea pigs eat radishes? Guinea pigs can eat radishes. It’s a low-calorie, low fat vegetable. Plus it’s packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that’s good for their overall health. Like…
Noticing that your guinea pigs has a nosebleed is pretty scary. It’s even worse if it’s followed by the sudden death of your little friend. So why did your guinea pig with a nosebleed die? Typically, guinea pigs who die from nosebleed have experienced physical trauma. This could be due to being dropped from a…
We all had those minor sibling fights as we grew up, and they were a normal part of life. In fact, such rivalry taught us to resolve our issues, an invaluable lesson we still carry on in our daily lives. But have you ever wondered whether piggie fights are an essential part of their growth?…
Maybe you’re considering adopting a guinea pig, but you’ve noticed that he has red eyes. Should you move forward with the adoption or not? Why do guinea pigs have red eyes? Guinea pigs have red eyes because of their genes. Red eye color does NOT mean that your guinea pig is evil. It also doesn’t…
Breathing difficulties in your guinea pig can be one of the scariest things you could ever experience. When that happens, what should you do? How can you help your guinea pig breathe better? To help a guinea pig breathe better, seek emergency treatment from a veterinary clinic, preferably a cavy savvy vet. A vet will…
Upper Respiratory Infections (URIs) are one of the most common illnesses in guinea pigs. Although they can be fatal, if caught early, URIs can be treated. To treat an upper respiratory infection in guinea pigs immediately take your guinea pig to the vet. The vet will administer antibiotics and probiotics to your pet after diagnosis….