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A complete guide to the best herbs for guinea pigs, including safe options, how much to feed, nutritional benefits, herbs to avoid, and a detailed nutrient chart. Learn how herbs can add flavour, enrichment, and essential vitamins to your guinea pigs’ daily diet.
A complete guide to the best fruits for guinea pigs, including safe options, feeding frequency, portion sizes, fruits to avoid, and a full nutrition list. Learn how to offer fruit as an occasional treat while maintaining a balanced, healthy guinea pig diet.
Find out which vegetables are safe and healthiest for guinea pigs, how much to feed, and which ones to avoid. This complete guide covers feeding frequency, vitamin C-rich options, safe leafy greens, root vegetables, and nutrition info to support a balanced, guinea-pig-friendly diet.
French beans (fine green) are a crunchy, nutrient-rich vegetable guinea pigs can eat in moderation. Learn how to safely feed them and their benefits.
Rocket (arugula) is a nutrient-rich leafy green that guinea pigs can eat in moderation. Learn how to safely feed it and discover its benefits.
Guinea pigs can eat watercress, a vitamin-rich leafy green. Feed in moderation, wash thoroughly, and forage carefully from clean freshwater areas.
Melon is a hydrating, vitamin C–rich fruit guinea pigs love. Feed small pieces of cantaloupe or honeydew once or twice a week as a refreshing treat, but avoid overfeeding due to sugar content.
Dill is a fragrant, nutritious herb that guinea pigs love. Packed with vitamin C, calcium, and vitamin A, it’s great for their health when fed in small amounts a few times a week.
Collard greens are nutritious for guinea pigs, packed with vitamin C, calcium, fibre, and vitamin K. Feed small portions mixed with other leafy greens to keep your pets healthy and reduce oxalate-related risks.
Guinea pigs can eat bok choy (pak choi / Chinese cabbage). It’s a low-sugar, vitamin C-rich leafy green that can be fed in small amounts a few times a week.
Guinea pigs can eat coriander (cilantro), including the leaves and stems. This fragrant herb adds variety to their diet, is nutritious, and easy to grow at home. Feed in small amounts as part of their fresh vegetables.
Guinea pigs can eat watermelon as a refreshing treat in hot weather. It’s a lower sugar fruit — similar to corn on the cob — hydrating, and offers a little vitamin C when fed in small amounts.
Celeriac is safe for guinea pigs in moderation and contains more vitamin C than carrots or celery. Learn how to feed it safely and how it benefits your pets.
Tomatoes are safe for guinea pigs in small amounts. Cherry, grape, plum, and baby tomatoes—including the seeds and skin—can be fed a few times a week, while green tomatoes and all leaves or stems must be avoided.
Parsley is a nutritious herb that guinea pigs love. Packed with vitamin C and low in sugar, it can be safely included in their daily vegetable portion a few times a week. Both flat leaf (Italian) and curly varieties are suitable.
Mint is a safe and tasty herb for guinea pigs. Discover the nutritional benefits, feeding guidelines, and how to include mint as part of a healthy, varied diet.
Basil is safe and tasty for guinea pigs to eat. Find out how much to give, the nutritional benefits, and how to include basil as part of a healthy, varied guinea pig diet.
Spinach is safe for guinea pigs to eat in moderation, but it’s high in oxalates which can cause bladder stones if fed too often. Learn how much to feed and discover a free, healthier alternative!
Lettuce is a popular veggie for guinea pigs, with Romaine and Cos being the most nutritious. Learn which types are safe, their vitamin C content, and how to feed them for a balanced diet.
Kale is a nutrient-packed vegetable that guinea pigs can enjoy a few times a week. Rich in vitamin C, fibre, and calcium, it supports their health and adds variety to their diet.
Yes, guinea pigs can eat fennel bulbs and fronds. Crunchy, slightly sweet, and rich in fibre and vitamin C, fennel is a safe vegetable to offer in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Yes, guinea pigs can eat dandelions — leaves, flowers, stems, and roots. A nutritious, free, and highly enjoyable addition to their diet, best fed in moderation alongside other fresh vegetables.
Yes, guinea pigs can eat cucumber, including the skin, seeds, and baby cucumbers. A refreshing, hydrating vegetable that should be fed in moderation alongside more nutrient-rich greens.
