Yes, guinea pigs can eat fresh tomatoes in moderation. Only small portions should be offered as overfeeding can cause digestive upset. Guinea pigs can also safely eat the seeds and skins of tomatoes. Never feed tomato leaves or stems, as these are poisonous.
Benefits of Tomatoes for Guinea Pigs
- Safe in moderation — Small tomatoes, such as cherry, grape, and plum varieties, are suitable for guinea pigs. Larger tomatoes are also safe, but only a small chunk should be offered per guinea pig.
- Low sugar — Tomatoes are not very high in sugar compared to many other fruits.
- Juicy and tasty — Many guinea pigs enjoy the sweet, juicy flavour, making tomatoes a popular treat.
How to Safely Feed Tomatoes to Guinea Pigs
- Frequency: A couple of times a week
- Quantity: A baby-sized tomato or a small piece of a larger tomato per guinea pig
- Preparation: Wash thoroughly, remove all leaves and stems, and feed the seeds along with the flesh
- Avoid: Green unripe tomatoes, tomato leaves, and stems
❌ Warning: Tomato leaves and stems are toxic and must never be fed to your guinea pigs.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrition 🍅 | mg per 100g |
|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 14 |
| Calcium | 11 |
| Sugar | 2.5 |
| Water | 94.3 |
| Fibre | 1.1 |
| Phosphorous | 21 |
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 ›
