Can guinea pigs have chocolate?

Chocolate

Guinea pigs cannot eat chocolate or candy of any kind. They are sensitive to the quantity of sugar that they digest. Naturally, they do not eat many things that have almost any sugar. It is safest for them to avoid synthetic sugars.

What happens if a guinea pig eats chocolate?

Theobromine toxicity (the toxic part of chocolate) can result in many symptoms. Vomiting being common, but as G-Pigs cannot vomit, this is a moot point. Tachycardia (an abnormal high heart rate) can also occur, but as G-Pigs have such fast rates anyway, it would be difficult to tell.

Are guinea pigs allowed eat chocolate?

Absolutely not! Chocolate is toxic to guinea pigs. In fact, chocolate can kill a guinea pig.

What foods are toxic to guinea pigs?

Can guinea pigs have sweets?

Always avoid feeding your guinea pig sweet or salty human “junk food,” even if none of the ingredients are toxic. Since guinea pigs can't eat garlic or onions, much of our cooked food is off-limits as well.

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Can guinea pigs eat cheese?

Dairy products - dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt etc are derived from animals and should not be fed to your Guinea Pig.

Can guinea pigs have cake?

Although it can be great fun to feed your cavies sweet treats such as chocolate and cake, the fact is that often your pet won't enjoy them all that much, and can also become ill and overweight because of them.

What kills a guinea pig?

Mercury can kill your guinea pig if it eats or touches it. Since guinea pigs can chew through wires, remove any mercury from your home, and keep electronics away from guinea pigs. Fluorescent lightbulbs may contain small amounts of mercury. Recycle these instead of throwing them away.

Can guinea pigs eat peanut butter?

Peanut butter should never be given to guinea pigs – not even as a rare treat. The thick texture makes it a choking hazard. Guinea pigs can't easily digest the fat, sugar, and preservatives in peanut butter. Additionally, the calories and additives will make make guinea pigs overweight.

Can guinea pigs eat cheerios?

I would not recommend it. The fact that they are whole grain products and processed rules them out. It is not recommended for guinea pigs to eat grains or processed foods at all.

Can guinea pigs eat vanilla ice cream?

Guinea pigs can't eat ice cream because they can't digest it properly. Guinea pigs are lactose intolerant. They don't produce the enzyme lactase, to digest lactose that's found in diary products. Also, large amounts of sugar, calcium, and fat in ice cream can cause your guinea pig serious health issues.

Can guinea pigs drink milk?

Guinea pigs are herbivorous creatures, and because of that, it is important to avoid ever feeding them any dairy products, including milk, according to the Humane Society of Huron Valley. The furry rodents are lactose intolerant, which means that their bodies simply do not digest dairy items sufficiently or adequately.

Can guinea pigs eat banana?

Overall, bananas can be a great treat every once in a while for healthy guinea pigs. They are great health benefits like potassium and vitamin C, both are vital for your pig's health. Bananas can also be harmful to your guinea pig if they are not properly portioned due to their high levels of sugar and fiber.

Why do guinea pigs squeak?

Squeal: Some guinea pigs will squeal when they are experiencing potential pain or they need attention. It can sometimes be that another guinea pig is stealing his favorite spot to eat. Pay attention to your guinea pig if you hear a squeal because it could indicate that they need help from something hurting them.

What can guinea pigs drink?

Guinea pigs drink a lot of water and need the bottles cleaned and fresh water added daily. It is recommended that you have more than 1 water bottle in the cage. Do not put anything but water in the bottles.

Can guinea pigs eat crackers?

Similar to human diets, avoid feeding your guinea pig foods with too much sugar, carbohydrates and fats. This means no toasted oat cereals that are often used as treats for gerbils or hamsters. Do not feed her beans, breads, cookies, crackers, oats, potatoes or other human foods.

Can my guinea pig eat popcorn?

It may be safe to feed a guinea pig one or two pieces of plain, air-fried popcorn. However, according to some experts, even a single piece can be dangerous, especially since its shape and texture make it a choking hazard.

Can I give my guinea pig ice cubes?

Guinea pig owners shouldn't feed their guinea pigs ice cubes, because it's bad for their teeth, ice can be bad for their digestion, their tongue and lips can get stuck to the ice. Plus, ice isn't as nutritious as veggies and there's plenty of better ways to cool your little friends down in warmer weather.

Can pigs eat Nutella?

Although chocolate contains theobromine, which is a similar alkaloid compound to caffeine, the concentrations are relatively low and considered to be safe consumption by humans as well as pigs.

Can guinea pigs throw up?

Studies show that rodents do experience nausea, but it seems they lack the specific brainstem circuitry necessary to produce the upchuck response. Coupled with less muscular diaphragms and a longer esophagus, guinea pigs are unable to effectively throw up.

Can you hold a guinea pig too much?

It is recommended to hold your pet for maximum of 10-15 minutes at a time, as it naturally needs to go to the bathroom: If held for too long, your pet will let you know if it wants to get back to its home (it becomes restless, starts whining and nibbling your clothes) It is normal for a guinea pig to poop on you.

Can guinea pigs go on walks?

You can "walk" a guinea pig on a leash, but don't try to get your guinea pig to go for outdoor walks. Unlike dogs and cats, cavies cannot successfully learn to go for leashed walks. Do not take your guinea pig onto a sidewalk in an attempt to get him to walk like your neighbor's miniature poodle.

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Can guinea pigs eat crunch sticks?

These Vitakraft crunch sticks, or any other seed sticks made for guinea pigs, are a major choking hazard as guinea pigs have difficulty chewing and swallowing nuts and seeds. These and any other crunch sticks are also very sugar filled, which is very unhealthy for your guinea pig.