Monique Hanford

Guinea pigs can safely eat corn on the cob, including kernels, husks and silks. Feed in moderation as part of a varied vegetable portion for fibre, nutrients, and enrichment.

Guinea pigs can safely eat celery, including stalks, strings, and leaves. Low in sugar and rich in fibre, feed in small amounts as part of a varied daily vegetable portion.

Guinea pigs can safely eat carrots, including flesh, skin, and leafy tops. Nutrient-rich and crunchy, carrots are best fed in small amounts as part of their daily vegetable portion.

Guinea pigs can safely eat broccoli, including florets, stalks, and leaves. This vitamin C-rich, low-sugar vegetable is high in fibre and can be fed occasionally.

Guinea pigs can eat sweet bell peppers in all colours — green, red, yellow, and orange. They’re safe, tasty, and packed with vitamin C, making them one of the healthiest vegetables for guinea pigs.

Guinea pigs can eat strawberries, including tops and leaves, as an occasional treat. Feed a small piece, wash thoroughly, and avoid frozen or canned fruit. Strawberries are high in vitamin C, much more than blueberries or grapes.

Guinea pigs can eat grapes occasionally as a sweet treat. Feed one or two small grapes, remove seeds, and always wash thoroughly. Red grapes have slightly more fibre than green grapes.

Guinea pigs can eat banana and banana peel (if organic) as a rare treat. Feed only a tiny slice occasionally, as bananas are high in sugar and may upset digestion if overfed.

Yes, guinea pigs can eat apples occasionally as a treat. Offer only a small slice once or twice a week, as apples are high in sugar. Learn which parts are safe, how to prepare them, and why moderation matters.

Yes, guinea pigs can eat fresh blueberries occasionally as a treat. Offer only a couple at a time, as blueberries are high in sugar and should never replace leafy greens and vegetables. Packed with antioxidants and a good source of vitamin C, blueberries make a tasty and healthy occasional snack for your guinea pigs.