Tagged With Guinea Pigs

Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky brown and white fur curled up in a sleeping position on a bed of timothy hay

Why Do Guinea Pigs Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Unlocking the Mystery

14 April 2024

Guinea pigs frequently sleep while their eyes are open, which is a behavior that is typical of these prey animals that are most active during the hours of dawn and dusk.

Detailed image of a Silkie guinea pig with long, flowing white fur chewing on an arugula leaf in a home environment with other vegetables

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Arugula? Benefits and Risks

13 April 2024

Arugula can be given to guinea pigs in moderation as a sometimes leafy green addition that offers essential nutrients.

A white, short-haired guinea pig contentedly grazing on a lawn surrounded by various grasses and greenery

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Grass? A Comprehensive Guide

12 April 2024

Guinea pigs can eat grass, and it is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals that are important to their diet.

Grey and white rabbit sitting in front of a small plate with kiwi slices, with a curious expression

Can Rabbits Have Kiwi? An In-Depth Look at This Furry Fruit

10 April 2024

Kiwi is not a fruit that is typically suggested for rabbits because of its high sugar and acidic content, however, in small amounts, it may not be harmful.

Guinea pig with cream-colored coat sniffing curiously at an orange peel on the floor

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Orange Peels? A Look at Safe Snacks

8 April 2024

Orange peels are not safe for guinea pigs because they are hard to digest and do not offer any nutritional benefits.

American guinea pig with tan fur cautiously eating the green part of a spring onion

Can Guinea Pigs Have Green Onions? The Science

3 April 2024

Guinea pigs can eat the green part of a spring onion, but the white part is not safe for them to eat due to the compounds it contains.

A Holland Lop rabbit resting next to a pile of acorn squash in a clean studio setting

Can Rabbits Eat Squash? A Detailed Guide to This Crunchy Vegetable

2 April 2024

Rabbits can eat most kinds of squash without any issues, and they will benefit from the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that squash provides as long as it is part of a well-rounded diet.

Fluffy Peruvian guinea pig looking perplexed at a colorful hamster food mix on the floor, with a bowl of greens and water bottle visible in the background

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Hamster Food? What Their Diet Needs

1 April 2024

Guinea pigs can't have hamster food because it doesn't have the vitamin C they need and has more fat and protein.

A small Abyssinian guinea pig with a rosette-patterned coat happily nibbling on a slice of cantaloupe on a bed of timothy hay

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cantaloupe? A Closer Look

31 March 2024

Cantaloupe is another fruit that can be a good option for guinea pigs, but it should still be given in limited quantities because it is high in sugar and carbohydrates.

Fluffy lop-eared rabbit sitting on a wooden table, eyeing a ripe red apple slice

Can Rabbits Eat Apples? A Look at the Risks and Benefits

30 March 2024

Appropriate portion size, safety measures, and healthy diet for when you are feeding apples to your rabbit as a snack.

American guinea pig sniffing a plate of chopped parsley in a spacious habitat

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Parsley? Benefits and Precautions

29 March 2024

Parsley is another nutritious option for guinea pigs, but it should be given sparingly because it is high in calcium and oxalates.

Emaciated Angora rabbit looking desperately at a house mouse in a barren environment, its ribs visible through matted fur

Can Rabbits Eat Mice? The Shocking Truth About Rabbits and Predation

28 March 2024

Rabbits are strict herbivores, although they may resort to eating mice or other small animals if they are in a situation of extreme starvation or malnourishment.