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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Butter?

September 24, 2017, 3:05 pm
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Butter is a dairy product which contains up to 80% butterfat which is solid when chilled and at room temperature in some regions and liquid when warmed.

It is made by churning fresh or fermented cream or milk to separate the butterfat from the buttermilk.

Butter is generally used as a spread on plain or toasted bread products and a condiment on cooked vegetables, as well as in cooking.

It is frequently made from cows milk, and can also be manufactured from the milk of other mammals, such as goats or sheep. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat butter?

Unfortunately, dairy products are not good for guinea pigs at all. They cannot handle the content in particularly the fat.

It will make them sick if they eat it and so is worth avoiding as a food for them.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

 

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Museli?

September 26, 2017, 2:54 pm
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Museli is a breakfast cereal which utilizes raw rolled oats, grains, seeds and nuts.

It can be mixed with almond milk, cows milk, soy milk, and other plant milk, fruit juice and yogurt.

It is available ready made in a packaged dry form, or it can be made fresh. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat museli?

Yes they can in small amounts. It is not the best food for them but as long as they eat it dry it is fine for them.

However, it doesn’t have a lot of nutritious benefit for them and so just give them a small amount if you want to give them some.

The nuts and raisins, in particular, are high in fat and too many will be harmful to them, although they will enjoy them immensely.

For more foods that guinea pigs can or can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

 

 

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Chocolate?

October 25, 2017, 2:43 pm
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Chocolate is one of the most popular food types in the world today.

There are many different foods that contain chocolate today including desserts such as cakes, puddings, mousse, chocolate brownies, and cookies.

It is a typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds which are then roasted and ground.

It is then made in the form of a liquid,  paste or in a block or used as a flavoring ingredient in other foods. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat chocolate?

They can nibble on it, but it isn’t a food that should be purposely be fed to piggies due to its sugar and cocoa content.

It is just too sweet for them to eat unfortunately and should be avoided altogether as a food for them.

Unfortunately, this includes other types of chocolate foods such as Chocolate milk, cake, mousse, brownies, and biscuits.

They are great foods for us, not necessarily for them.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cinnamon?

October 25, 2017, 2:56 pm
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Cinnamon is a spice that is taken from the inner bark of several tree species.

It is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavoring additive in a wide variety of foods.

These include traditional foods, snack foods, breakfast cereals, savory foods, and sweet foods.

Cinnamon gives foods an aromatic smell and flavoring. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat cinnamon?

Unfortunately, they can’t at all.

Cinnamon will give a guinea pig stomach problems and should be avoided as a food for them.

It is just too strong for them to handle.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Egg Cartons?

October 25, 2017, 3:18 pm
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Egg boxes are also known egg boxes in British English and are cartons designed for carrying and transporting whole eggs.

An egg carton can be made of various materials.

These include foamed plastics such as polystyrene foam, clear plastic or may be manufactured from recycled paper.

They can also be made from molded pulp by means of a mechanized papier-mâché process. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat egg cartons?

Yes, they can eat and chew egg cartons.

#They are fine for piggies to do this and make great piggie furniture or chew toys as well.

Just make sure that they are cardboard and not plastic egg cartons. They cannot eat plastic cartons or polystyrene foam egg cartons at all, and they should be avoided.

Just make sure they don’t have anything bad for them on them that may do your guinea pig harm.

For more foods that guinea pigs can or can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Digestive Biscuits?

October 26, 2017, 4:03 pm
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A digestive biscuit, sometimes described as a sweet-meal biscuit.

It is a semi-sweet biscuit that originated in the United Kingdom and is popular worldwide.

The digestive was first developed in 1839 by two Scottish doctors to aid digestion.

The term “digestive” is derived from the belief that they had antacid properties due to the use of sodium bicarbonate when they were first developed.

Historically, some producers used diastatic malt extract to “digest” some of the starch that existed in flour prior to baking. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat digestive biscuits?

They can have a nibble of them, but they are generally not the type of food that guinea pigs should eat regularly.

But there is no harm in them nibbling one if presented with it.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Hummus?

October 27, 2017, 4:39 pm
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Hummus is a Levantine dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas or other beans, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and garlic.

It is popular in the Middle East and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe.

It can also be found in most grocery stores in North America and Europe. (source)

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Hummus?

Unfortunately, it is not a good food for guinea pigs to eat due to its content and texture.

They cannot eat garlic and salt and chickpeas are not great for them either.

The texture of hummus is also not comfortable for guinea pigs to eat so they have to lick it.

It also holds no nutritional value for them

If they ate a little it wouldn’t harm them, but it isn’t a food that should be purposely be fed to guinea pigs.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Hydrangeas?

October 27, 2017, 4:50 pm
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Hydrangea is a genus of 70–75 species of flowering plants native to southern and eastern Asia (China, Japan, Korea, the Himalayas, and Indonesia) and the Americas.

By far the greatest species diversity is in eastern Asia, notably China, Japan, and Korea. Most are shrubs 1 to 3 meters tall, but some are small trees, and others lianas reaching up to 30 m (98 ft) by climbing up trees.

They can be either deciduous or evergreen, though the widely cultivated temperate species are all deciduous.

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Hydrangeas?

No, they can’t unfortunately. They are a food to be avoided as far as guinea pigs are concerned.

Their leaves are not good for them as well

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list.

 

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Azaleas?

October 27, 2017, 4:57 pm
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Azaleas are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron.

Azaleas bloom in spring, their flowers often lasting several weeks.

Shade tolerant, they prefer living near or under trees.

They are part of the family Ericaceae.

Plant enthusiasts have selectively bred azaleas for hundreds of years.

This human selection has produced over 10,000 different cultivars which are propagated by cuttings. (source)

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Azaleas?

Unfortunately, they are not a good food for guinea pigs to eat and should be avoided.

Their leaves are not great for them to eat as well.

For more foods that guinea pigs should and shouldn’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

 

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Brambles?

October 27, 2017, 5:10 pm
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In British English, a “bramble” is any rough (usually wild) tangled prickly shrub.

This is specifically the blackberry bush (Rubus fruticosus)—or any hybrid of similar appearance, with thorny stems.

Bramble or brambleberry may also refer to the blackberry fruit or products of its fruit (e.g., bramble jelly).

The shrub grows abundantly in all parts of the British Isles and harvesting the fruits in late summer and autumn is often considered a favorite pastime.

It can also become a nuisance in gardens, sending down its strong suckering roots amongst hedges and shrubs.

Many consider it a weed due to its tendency to grow in neglected areas and it’s sharp, tough thorns which can be hazardous to children and pets. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat brambles?

No, unfortunately, they can’t eat brambles.

They will hurt a guinea pig with their spikes and so are something to avoid giving to guinea pigs.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Goldfish?

November 2, 2017, 1:03 pm
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The goldfish is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish.

A relatively small member of the carp family (which also includes the Prussian carp and the crucian carp), the goldfish is native to East Asia.

It was first selectively bred in Ancient China more than a thousand years ago, and several distinct breeds have since been developed.

Goldfish breeds vary greatly in size, body shape, fin configuration and coloration (various combinations of white, yellow, orange, red, brown, and black are known). (source)

Can guinea pigs eat goldfish?

Unfortunately, they are unable to eat any kind of fish, and so goldfish should be avoided as a food for them.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list

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Can guinea pigs eat hawthorn?

November 2, 2017, 1:04 pm
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Hawthorn is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America.

The name “hawthorn” was originally applied to the species native to northern Europe, especially the common hawthorn C. monogyna, and the unmodified name is often so used in Britain and Ireland.

The name is now also applied to the entire genus and to the related Asian genus Rhaphiolepis.

Haw is originally an Old English term for hedge, applies to the fruit.

Can guinea pigs eat hawthorn?

It’s not advised to feed Hawthorn due to their lethal prickles.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Human Hair?

November 2, 2017, 1:05 pm
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Hair grows everywhere on the external body except for mucus membranes and glabrous skin.

Such as that found on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and lips.

Hair follows a specific growth cycle with three distinct and concurrent phases: anagen, catagen, and telogen phases.

Each has specific characteristics that determine the length of the hair.

All three occur simultaneously; one strand of hair may be in the anagen phase, while another is in the telogen phase. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat human hair?

No, they cant eat human hair at all. It is too much for them to try and eat and they will choke on it.

For more things that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list. 

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Garlic Bread?

November 2, 2017, 1:06 pm
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Garlic bread (also garlic toast) consists of bread (usually a baguette or sourdough like a ciabatta), topped with garlic and olive oil or butter and may include additional herbs, like chives.

It is then either grilled or broiled until toasted or baked in a conventional or bread oven.

Can guinea pigs eat garlic bread?

It is not the best for them as garlic is not very good for them and may make them sick. However, that won’t stop them nibbling it if it is presented to them.

However, it is not a food that should be purposely be fed to guinea pigs.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can guinea pigs eat fried eggs?

November 2, 2017, 1:08 pm
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A fried egg is a cooked dish commonly made using a fresh hen’s egg, fried whole with minimal accompaniment.

Fried eggs are traditionally eaten for breakfast in English-speaking countries but may also be served at other times of the day. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat fried eggs?

No, they can’t at all. They can’t eat fried eggs due to the amount of fat they contain and should be avoided as food for them.

If you are going to give them any kind of egg, then hard boiled egg or scrambled egg is a better option for them

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can guinea pigs eat fortune cookies?

November 2, 2017, 1:09 pm
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A fortune cookie is a crisp and sugary cookie usually made from flour, sugar, vanilla, and sesame seed oil with a piece of paper inside.

The message inside may also include a Chinese phrase with translation and/or a list of lucky numbers used by some as lottery numbers, some of which have become actual winning numbers.

Fortune cookies are often served as a dessert in Chinese restaurants in the United States and other Western countries but are not a tradition in China. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat fortune cookies?

They are fine for them to eat, however, they hold no nutritional value for them and shouldn’t’ be fed purposely to them.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Flies?

November 2, 2017, 1:10 pm
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True flies are insects of the order Diptera.

Insects of this order use only a single pair of wings to fly.

The hindwings having evolved into advanced mechanosensory organs known as halteres, which act as high-speed sensors of rotational movement.

They allow dipterans to perform advanced aerobatics.

Diptera is a large order containing an estimated 1,000,000 species.

These include horse-flies,  crane flies, hoverflies and others, although only about 125,000 species have been described. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat flies?

They can eat flies if they happen to catch one, but they have no nutritional value for them and shouldn’t be purposely fed to them

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list.

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Feta Cheese?

November 2, 2017, 1:12 pm
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Feta is a brined curd white cheese made in Greece from sheep’s milk or from a mixture of sheep and goat’s milk.

Similar brined white cheeses produced in Europe are often made partly or wholly of cow’s milk, and they are sometimes also called feta.

It is a crumbly aged cheese, commonly produced in blocks, and has a slightly grainy texture.

Feta is used as a table cheese, as well as in salads (e.g. the Greek salad) and pastries.(source)

Can guinea pigs eat feta cheese?

Unfortunately, they can’t eat any kind of dairy product. It is just too much for their stomach and will make them sick if they eat it.

A food to avoid feeding them.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food. List

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Ferret Food?

November 2, 2017, 1:13 pm
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Ferret food is the specialist food that is made for ferrets.

Every pet has a specific food pellet or mixes which is made for and given to their pet to have.

This includes ferrets who have specific nutritional requirements that other animals don’t have.

Can guinea pigs eat ferret food?

If they take a nibble of ferret food then will be fine but it isn’t a food that should be fed to them directly.

Ferrets are strict carnivores like cats are and so need a high protein source like what ferret food contains as a food for them.

Ferret mix or pellets are a great food for them to provide for their nutritional requirements. It contains high quantities of lamb or chicken for them.

This means it is a food that shouldn’t be fed to them in large quantities.

If they were to have a nibble of it, they will be fine but if you have a ferret and a guinea pig, for example, they couldn’t share the ferret food on a regular basis, unfortunately.

So there need to be other ways found to cut down on the cost of keeping the two pets.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat check out our guinea pig food list. 

 

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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Gem Lettuce?

November 2, 2017, 1:19 pm
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Gem Lettuces or little gem lettuces are very small Romaine (Cos) lettuces that will grow 5 to 8 inches (13 to 20 cm) within 70 days of planting.

The leaves are the same color as Romaine, but a bit more tender.

They are often sold with most of the outer leaves removed, leaving just the lettuce heart.

Little Gem is a good lettuce for home gardeners to grow, especially in container gardening

This is because it can fit into small spots, and stands up well to summer heat while other lettuces would have bolted. (source)

Can guinea pigs eat gem lettuce?

Unfortunately, guinea pigs are unable to eat any kind of lettuce due to the sheer amount of water that they contain.

There is too much in lettuce for them to handle and it may give them bloat should they eat it.

It is a food to avoid feeding them, and that means all lettuces.

Lettuce seems to be a popular choice to feed guinea pigs as it can often be misconstrued as being a favorite food to give them.

This is understandable given its nature and texture, and they certain munch it all down if they are given it.

But it won’t be good for them at all, unfortunately.

For more foods that guinea pigs can and can’t eat, check out our guinea pig food list.

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