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Can Guinea Pigs Eat Rocket Salad (Arugula)?

Rocket (also known as Arugula) is a peppery flavoured green salad leaf which you can feed your guinea pigs a few times a week mixed in with other greens and salad leaves.

It is widely available in the supermarkets but you could also try growing your own if you have the space in your garden.

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Nutritional information for rocket

Below is the nutritional value per 100g of rocket

  • Vitamin C: 15 mg
  • Calcium: 160 mg
  • Phosphorous: 52 mg
  • Fibre: 1.6 g
  • Sugar: 2.1 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