Can Guinea Pigs Eat Strawberries, Strawberry Tops & Leaves 🍓

Yes, guinea pigs can safely eat strawberries, including both wild and garden varieties. Strawberries contain around 5% sugar, so they should be given as an occasional treat and never replace leafy greens and vegetables in your guinea pig’s daily diet.

Benefits of Strawberries for Guinea Pigs

Tasty, low-sugar treat — Lower in sugar than blueberries, grapes, and many other fruits.
Rich in vitamin C — An essential nutrient guinea pigs cannot produce themselves. Strawberries are especially high, with about seven times more vitamin C than blueberries and 20 times more than grapes.
Contains fibre — Supports healthy digestion.
Edible tops and leaves — Strawberry greens are nutrient-rich and may be even healthier than the fruit itself.

Watch the video of a guinea pig eating a strawberry!

🍓 How to Safely Feed Strawberries

Frequency: A couple of times per week.
Quantity: One small strawberry per guinea pig.
Preparation: Wash thoroughly and serve raw. Include the green leafy top if your guinea pig enjoys it.

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Strawberry Tops, Leaves, Stems, and Seeds?

Tops (greens on the fruit): Safe and packed with antioxidants. Many guinea pigs enjoy them even if they don’t like the fruit.
Leaves (from the plant): Safe and nutritious, often included in commercial forage mixes.
Stems: Edible and safe.
Seeds: Tiny seeds embedded in the fruit are safe and nutritious.

a guinea pig eating a strawberry out of the owner's hand — A guinea pig being hand-fed a strawberry

Do Guinea Pigs Like Strawberries?

In our poll, 69% of guinea pigs liked strawberries, while 31% did not. Even if your guinea pig doesn’t enjoy the fruit itself, they may like the leafy tops.