Your guinea pig's diet
Discover the ideal diet for your guinea pigs with tips on selecting the best food and choosing healthy treats. Ensure your guinea pigs' health with our guide written by PDSA vets.
Dear PDSA Vet, I'm thinking of getting a pair of guinea pigs , what kind of diet do they need? Thank you, Rhona Hi Rhona, The best diet for your guinea pigs' is one that mimics their natural diet as much as possible.
PDSA expert advice on caring for guinea pigs, dogs and cats
Dear PDSA , I'm thinking of getting some guinea pigs , what kind of food do they need to eat? Chris Hi Chris, the best food for your guinea pigs' is one that mimics their natural diet as much as possible. We recommend the following, at least 85 - 90% of your guinea pigs' diet should be a mix of hay and growing grass (not grass cuttings), one teacup amount of fresh guinea pig safe herbs ...
The complete guinea pig food safety list from our vet nurse and small-pets specialist: every fruit, veg, herb, treat — what's safe, what kills, and how much.
Guinea Pig Diet Guide
Discover what to feed your guinea pig , foods to avoid, and nutrition tips to support long-term health and happiness.
Complete guide to guinea pig nutrition. Find out which fruits, vegetables, and pellets are safe, proper serving sizes, and what foods to avoid.
What Do Guinea Pigs Eat How to Give Them a Healthy Diet
Learn what you should be feeding your pet guinea pig . This includes fresh fruits and vegetables and hay. But be careful, because there are some fruits and veggies guinea pigs should not eat.
Ask your veterinarian for pellet recommendations. Guinea pigs are often picky and form food preferences early. When getting a new guinea pig , try to maintain the diet it's used to, or introduce new foods slowly. Offer a variety of high-fiber pellets, small amounts of vegetables, and limited fruit to broaden its diet .
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An appropriate diet is hugely important for a guinea pig's overall health. An improper diet can directly lead to the following common health problems: dental disease, bladder stones/sludge, vitamin C deficiency, gut stasis, diarrhoea, and obesity. Key considerations for a guinea pig diet are the need for high amounts of fibre in the form of good quality hay, and a high vitamin C content ...
GUINEA PIG SAFE VEGETABLE AND FRUIT LIST Vegetables Can be fed daily, ~1/4 Cup Green Leaf Lettuce Red Leaf Lettuce Butter Lettuce