Yes, guinea pigs can eat celery, including the stalks, strings, and leaves. Celery is low in sugar and provides fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making it a healthy addition to their daily vegetable portion.
Benefits of Celery for Guinea Pigs
- Low in sugar — Safe as a regular part of the diet.
- Contains fibre — Helps maintain healthy digestion.
- Vitamins and minerals — Provides small amounts of calcium and vitamin C.
- Hydrating — High water content supports hydration.
- Crunchy and tasty — Most guinea pigs enjoy nibbling celery.
Safe Parts of Celery
- Stalks — Include strings; no need to remove them.
- Leaves — Highly nutritious, add variety to the diet.
- Strings — Safe to eat; guinea pigs can easily chew them.
🧠 Myth Bust: Are Celery Strings Dangerous for Guinea Pigs?
There’s a common myth that the strings in celery are a choking hazard for guinea pigs — but this simply isn’t true. Celery strings are completely safe for guinea pigs to eat.
These fibrous strands are easily chewed and digested, and guinea pigs naturally handle fibrous textures in their food, just as they do with hay and other tough vegetables.
Therefore there is no need to remove strings or chop celery into small pieces.
Feeding Guidelines
- Frequency: A few times per week.
- Quantity: About 1/6 of a stalk per piggy, mixed with other vegetables.
💡 Tip: Celery should not be the main vegetable, as it is low in vitamin C and high in oxalates; variety is important.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrition | mg per 100g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 5 |
| Calcium | 46 |
| Sugar | 1.2 |
| Water | 95.2 |
| Fibre | 1.4 |
| Phosphorous | 22 |
Safe Vegetables
Full information on safe vegetables for guinea pigs including feeding guide ›
🫑 Bell Peppers → Read the Bell Pepper guide ›
🥬 Bok Choy → Read the Bok Choy (Pak Choi / Chinese Leaf) guide ›
🥦 Broccoli → Read the Broccoli guide ›
🥕 Carrots → Read the Carrot guide ›
🌱 Celeriac→ Read the Celeriac guide ›
🌱 Celery → Read the Celery guide ›
🥬 Collard Greens → Read the Collard Greens guide ›
🌾 Corn on the Cob → Read the Corn guide ›
🥒 Cucumber → Read the Cucumber guide ›
🌼 Dandelion → Read the Dandelion guide ›
🌿 Fennel → Read the Fennel guide ›
🌿 French Beans (Fine Green Beans) → Read the French Beans guide ›
🥬 Kale → Read the Kale guide ›
🥬 Lettuce → Read the Lettuce guide ›
🌿 Spinach → Read the Spinach guide ›
🍅 Tomato→ Read the Tomato guide ›
🍃 Watercress→ Read the Watercress guide ›
Safe Fruits
Full information on safe fruit for guinea pigs and feeding guide ›
🍎 Apple →Read the Apple guide ›
🍌 Banana →Read the Banana guide ›
🫐 Blueberries →Read the Blueberries guide ›
🍇 Grapes →Read the Grape guide ›
🍈 Melon →Read the Melon guide ›
🍓 Strawberries →Read the Strawberry guide ›
🍉 Watermelon →Read the Watermelon guide ›
Safe Herbs
Full information on safe herbs for guinea pigs and feeding guide ›
🌿 Basil → Read the Basil guide ›
🌱 Coriander (Cilantro) → Read the Coriander guide ›
🌿 Dill → Read the Dill guide ›
🌱 Mint → Read the Mint guide ›
🌿 Parsley → Read the Parsley guide ›
