Hi i just got a guinea pig, i have had many guinea pigs in the past, i was just wondering what veggies and fruits they can and cannot have thanks =D
2006-12-28 15:44:38 · 8 answers · asked by Vegetarian Pride 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Guinea pigs need a variety of fruits and vegetables in their diet. As a general rule, fruits should be given as treats because of the amount of sugar on in them.
http://www.guineapigcages.com/forum/about-guinea-pigs/22156-cavy-nutrition-charts.html
That is one of the best nutrition charts I have seen. It rates vegetables as "ok to feed daily", "1-2 times a week", etc. I think it really helps newbie guinea pig owners figure out what to feed their new pets.
Guinea pigs, unfortunately, have fairly complicated dietary needs, and pet stores are clueless when they send them out to their new homes.
2006-12-28 23:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Lotus Effect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok.. well i have 2 guinea pigs and before i got them i went on about 50 different sites.. and so many of them contradict one another. THEREFOR i shall announce to you what i have been giving them.
Lucerine pellets+added Vitamin C
pellet mix.. has grains and seeds hay corn etc.. with added Vitamin C (a handfull each day of either)
Vegies:
Carrot
Capsicum
tomatoes... they like tomatoes its a good source of Vit. C
Cos lettuce
Green oak lettuce.. or red oak ( the fancy lookin lettuce)
spinach leaves
rocket leaves
silver beet
cauliflower (the leafy bit only)
i cantthink of anything else.
But.. i NEVER give them.. iceburg lettuce Or green beans.
Fruit:
Apples = vitamic C
Pears
oranges
thats pretty muchit.. ... i work at a fruitand veg shop so ihave accessto most stuff heehh and its freeeeee
2006-12-28 22:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can buy Guinea Pig food that has grains and Alfalfa pellets and a little Calf Manna and a good timothy hay or small amounts of alfalfa hay.
Good choices of veggies include: kale, spinach, turnip greens, parsley, romaine lettuce, and
dandelion greens.
Avoid or limit cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, bok choy and other cruciferous vegetables as they can lead to gas production in the digestive tract. Also avoid starchy vegetables like potatoes.
For fruits: Carrots, carrot tops, green and red bell peppers, apple (no seeds), apricots, bananas, blueberries, cantaloupe, grapes, oranges, strawberries, and tomatoes can also be fed.
Any greens, vegetables or fruits should be introduced gradually or a digestive upset may result.
2006-12-28 16:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by fourpawsg 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have a guinea pig and a friend of mine raises them. We leave guinea pig food in his dish at all times, but it doesn't have all the nutrients they need.
They cannot make vitamin C so you have to make sure they get a dose of vitamin C every day. We.give ours a wedge of an orange every morning. Sometimes we give him a carrot. Every morning he also gets lettuce. Leaf lettuce, either red or green, is fine. Iceberg lettuce is NOT good for them, though. It has no nutrients and is hard to digest.
2006-12-28 16:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lettuce is not good , you could give to much and he will get sick!! just buy guinea food that has all the vitamins he needs and give treats sometimes to be safe!! carrots are o.k. but not all the time! just as a treat !
2006-12-28 15:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymomma46 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard that lettuce was bad, but on www.guineapiglynx.com they list foods your cavy can and cannot eat.
2006-12-29 04:04:42 · answer #6 · answered by Genius Next Door 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pretty much any that they will eat i would avoid prunes
2006-12-28 15:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by xx_muggles_xx 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they can have carrotts, they can not have tomatoes or potatoes
2006-12-28 15:47:15 · answer #8 · answered by bowiegirls_eye 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋