I accidentally bought Guinea Pig food for my little bunny. I didn't notice until like after i put the food in her bowl. I was about to take it out, but it looks like she enjoys the GP food more than her regular food. Is it safe for her to eat it? Will she die?
2006-09-09 16:58:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It won't hurt the bunny like bunny food will hurt a piggie. It just doesn't have the nutrients rabbits need. Get some alfalfa hay to go with it.
2006-09-09 16:59:34 · answer #1 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 2 chows are pretty similar and would be OK for a few weeks. Guinea pig chow has added vitamin C and is usually higher in protein and often fat content compared to most maintenance diets for rabbits. As a result, rabbits have a tendency t put on extra weight when fed guinea pig chow. The vitamin C won't make any difference one way or another. On the whole, rabbits are better off on their own chow but you don't need to fear for their health over the short haul.
2016-03-27 04:46:57 · answer #2 · answered by Susan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say it is fine for her to eat Guinea food, but if you happen to see any changes on her habit or health you should change her food back to her normal diet. I also do not recommend it for a long time term, I mean if its a 1 Lb bag its fine but if its more than that then I should recommend you buying her the right food.
2006-09-09 17:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! Lol.... I did the same thing! My bunny is eating the Guinea Pig food fine...... I think its okay. I know I am going to pay more attention next time....haha!
2006-09-09 17:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by lifesong0622 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No she wont die.
Guinea pigs and rabbits are both herbavoris rodents. They both enjoy the same type of diet: hay, lettuce, carrots, etc.
The guinea pig food may be specialy formulated for guinea pigs, ie. higher fat content or something. It would be best to stick to rabbit food, the is made for rabbits.
2006-09-09 17:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by andicohoon707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has more vitamin C...that's all...as you know you can't die from too much vit C....but surely do not give guinea pigs bunny pellets...because they need much more vitamin C than bunnies.
2006-09-09 17:42:33 · answer #6 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh it's cool. but make sure that when you run out of piggie food to give her regular bunnie food.But my piggies like bunny food. they don't like their piggie food. they just play in it. :|
2006-09-09 20:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by i_am_a_evil_twin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not safe she could get sick guinea and rabbits are a different breed they requiere different food
2006-09-10 00:18:47 · answer #8 · answered by Cat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feed them in different places of the house.
2006-09-10 00:05:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rabbits are NOT rodents they are Lagomorpha.
2006-09-09 17:14:55 · answer #10 · answered by jessie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋