Guinea Pig Food Chart
A complete list of safe foods for guinea pigs with frequency, vitamin C, and calcium content. Color-coded for easy reference and sourced from official USDA Food Database.
To make it easier for you, we've compiled a list of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs your guinea pigs can safely enjoy!
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Alfalfa pellets are suitable for young, growing and/or pregnant guinea pigs (under 1 year of age). Ref. Pellets: Alfalfa vs Timothy.
The complete guinea pig food list — an A-Z of what guinea pigs can and can't eat, how often to feed each, and which foods are toxic. Updated 2026.
What Can Guinea Pigs Eat
Learn which foods are safe for guinea pigs—hay, vegetables, herbs, fruit & pellets, how to feed them for a balanced, healthy diet plus complete safe food lists .
Daily Foods : Grass Hay/ Grass Clean Water Pellets
Guinea Pig Diet & Food Safety Master List
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.
As natural herbivores, the best way to keep guinea pigs happy and healthy is by feeding them a well-balanced and appropriate diet. This guide will help you understand what dietary needs these little guys have and what you should be feeding them every day.
PDF Guinea Pig Safe Foods
Cilantro Tomatoes (1" slice or one cherry tomato per pig ) Zucchini with skin
GUINEA PIG GROCERY LIST A guinea pig can have 1 cup of fresh veggies per day. *Try not to feed the same vegetables everyday. Guinea pigs love variety! *Provide any new veggie in a small amount first to make sure their tummies can handle it.