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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Courgettes?

Guinea pigs can eat courgettes, also known as zucchini, including the skin and seeds, however many guinea pigs don’t actually like this vegetable. 

Nutritional information for courgette

Below is the nutritional value per 100g of courgette

  • Vitamin C: 17.9 mg
  • Calcium: 16 mg
  • Phosphorous: 38 mg
  • Fibre: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2.5 g
Monique Hanford

Monique Hanford

Monique Hanford is a trusted guinea pig expert and founder of Guinea Piggles, one of the UK’s leading resources on guinea pig welfare. With nearly a decade of hands-on experience and research into guinea pig care, she provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help owners give their pets the best possible lives. Find out more...View Author posts