What Foods Can Guinea Pigs Have?

Safe vs unsafe foods for guinea pigs, with portions, hay and pellet basics, treats, vitamins, and what to avoid.
Expert Guinea Pig Care Guide
Expert Guinea Pig Care Guide

Safe vs unsafe foods for guinea pigs, with portions, hay and pellet basics, treats, vitamins, and what to avoid.

Cardboard safety for guinea pigs: what types to use, how to prep, hazards, portion guidance, supervision, and safer chew options.

Safe vs toxic herbs for guinea pigs: dosing, how to introduce new herbs, and warning signs.

Spot pain or illness in guinea pigs: watch appetite, activity, vocal cues, posture, grooming, stools, teeth; when to vet.

Week-by-week care for a pregnant guinea pig: signs, nutrition, housing, vet checks, labor, postpartum, and when to seek help.

Post-adoption blues in guinea pigs: signs of stress, housing, feeding, socialization, enrichment, vet care, and adjustment tips.

Why do guinea pigs vibrate and purr? What each vibration and purr means, mood cues, distress cues, and how to respond.

Ready for a guinea pig? Checklist covers housing, costs, time, social needs, diet, grooming, safety, vet care, and adoption.

Busting 10 guinea pig diet myths: what to feed, what to avoid, vitamin C, hay, pellets, portions, and signs of dietary harm.

12 guinea pig behavior myths vs facts, with clear cues, social needs, communication signs, and practical owner care tips.