Tagged With Guinea Pigs

Abyssinian guinea pig with a distinct rosette-patterned coat investigating a small pile of cut corn kernels surrounded by fresh timothy hay and leafy greens

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Corn? A Look at This Crunchy Veggie Treat

27 March 2024

Corn is safe for guinea pigs to eat, but it should only be given to them every once in a while.

A Peruvian guinea pig with long, silky hair resting on a soft bed of timothy hay, with a few halved cherries scattered nearby

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Cherries? A Closer Look

23 March 2024

Cherries can be a safe, nutritious snack for guinea pigs as long as they are given infrequently, as they offer vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber.

Siamese cat with striking blue eyes and a soft cream and brown coat grooming itself on a wooden table

Do Siamese Cats Shed? Insights from Experts

22 March 2024

Siamese cats have a medium level of shedding, and the amount that they shed can be impacted by age, health, and how much they are groomed. There are ways to control their shedding with the right care.

Close-up of a fluffy gray and white rabbit resting with its eyes partially open in a grassy meadow

Why Do Rabbits Sleep With Their Eyes Open? Rabbit Sleep Secrets

22 March 2024

The fact that rabbits can sleep with their eyes open is an evolutionary advantage that has helped them as a species that is often hunted.

Black and white chicken pecking at a large orange pumpkin in a rustic farm setting

Can Chickens Eat Squash? A Look at This Nutritious Treat

22 March 2024

Chickens can eat squash, which is a healthy food that offers vitamins, minerals, and possible anti-parasitic properties when given as an occasional treat.

A golden brown Syrian hamster curiously nibbling on a large green leaf of romaine lettuce in a clean glass habitat

Can Hamsters Have Lettuce? The Best Greens for Your Hamster

21 March 2024

The right kinds of lettuce that is healthy and safe for your hamster, along with portion sizes and how often you can feed it to them.

American Guinea Pig looking skeptically at a raw potato in an indoor setting

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Potatoes? The Risks Explained

19 March 2024

The dangers of feeding guinea pigs potatoes, such as solanine poisoning, digestive problems, and nutritional deficiencies.

Curious Silkie Guinea Pig sniffing at cubes of sweet potato on a wooden board indoors

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Sweet Potatoes? Nutritional Guidelines and Safe Feeding Practices

16 March 2024

Healthy ways to feed your guinea pig sweet potatoes, including serving size, nutritional value, and health concerns.

Joyful Abyssinian Guinea Pig nibbling on a Brussels sprout leaf in a green-grass environment

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Brussels Sprouts? Safe Feeding Practices Explained

16 March 2024

Feeding recommendations for guinea pigs and Brussels sprouts: serving size, health benefits, oxalic acid content, and a well-rounded diet.

Joyful black guinea pig with a shiny coat sniffing a raspberry on a grass background with raspberry leaves

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Raspberries? Safe Snacking Guide

15 March 2024

Guinea pigs can have raspberries as an occasional treat, which can give them Vitamin C and fiber, although there are some downsides, such as the sugar content and the possibility of bladder stones.

Tri-colored Abyssinian guinea pig nibbling on butternut squash with various squashes in the background

Can Guinea Pigs Eat Squash? Nutritional Benefits and Feeding Tips

14 March 2024

The advantages of feeding your guinea pig squash, how much you should feed them, how to prepare it, and some things to watch out for.

Concerned Abyssinian Guinea Pig looking hesitantly at a small pool of water, surrounded by dry hay

Do Guinea Pigs Swim? The Truth About Their Ability to Take the Plunge

14 March 2024

Guinea pigs can technically swim, but it is very stressful and dangerous because they are not physically equipped for water.