I accidently bought it thinking it was hamster food.
2006-12-24 06:47:44 · 10 answers · asked by Bob the Cat.™ 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Absolutly not their food is very different as Apolljhon said they Guinea Pigs need Vitamin C while hamsters not.
2006-12-25 20:15:36 · answer #1 · answered by Albert S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guinea pigs are not like hamsters. They need to have access to timothy hay through the day, and their feed needs to have Vitamin C, as they cannot produce it themselves. This can be found in dark leafy greens, or simply purchase a pellet feed that is suitable for guinea pigs (it will say so on the package). Feeding an animal with food that is not suitable for it may not cause any noticeable symptoms right now, but will cause problems (like through deficiency) in the long run. Please purchase the right feed.
2016-05-23 04:18:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be fine, if it will eat it. The main difference with Guinea Pig food and other small animal foods is that Guinea pig food has more vitamin c because Guinea pigs Naturally have a Vitamin C deficiency.
2006-12-24 07:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by colleen_jackson1971 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
better not because guinea pigs need more vitamin c than hamsters(in fact hamsters do not need vitamin c becuse they produce it on their own), so guinea pigs's food is different from hamster's food.
2006-12-25 05:37:00 · answer #4 · answered by Hamster-Club.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't. Hamsters are omnivores and guinea pigs are strict herbivores. It's not even close to the nutrition they need.
2006-12-24 09:16:00 · answer #5 · answered by pigs003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO DONT!!!!
Guinea Pigs can eat things that are VERY harmful to hamsters. It may cause allergic reactions that may cause aniphilactic shock. (swelling of neck) Its not wise and is a very bad choice. I HIGHLY advise that you dont!!!!
2006-12-24 06:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, it won't hurt him, but I would supplement with bird seeds, bits of unsalted crackers or cereals with low to no sugar. Maybe a piece of dog biscuit or a dry kibble too. A bit of a veggie would be nice too, like a carrot or broccoli smidge, just not too much.
2006-12-24 06:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Bluebear 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as a temporary solution i suppose it won't hurt but that is why they make food for the type of animal u have.
2006-12-24 07:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yeah its fine... does it have the same ingredients? if it does or not it is fine... they both are rodents...
also you couyld try returning it for the hampster food if you wanted too...
hope this helps
2006-12-24 06:50:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
i dont think he would like it but go ahead and try it
2006-12-24 06:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋