Are Cheerios safe for guinea pigs?

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.
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Can you give cereal to guinea pigs?

Make sure you do not feed your guinea pigs the following foods (this is not an exhaustive list): cereals; grains; nuts; seeds; dried beans, corn, and peas; buttercups; garden shrubs (such as hemlock or privet); lilies of any kind; sweet peas; nightshade; oak; avocado; onion grass; onions; potato tops; mushrooms; ...
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What cereals can guinea pigs have?

Popular dry cereals include rice Krispies, oatmeal, cornflakes, cheerios. And it's natural to wonder if guinea pigs can eat dry cereal. Guinea pigs shouldn't eat dry cereals because their digestive system has a difficult time digesting grains and other processed foods.
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What food is poisonous to guinea pigs?

Poisonous food and plants for guinea pigs
  • Pet shop treats such as yoghurt drops, chew bars etc are very fattening and can contribute to poor dental health.
  • Avocado.
  • Buttercup leaves and flowers can cause extreme discomfort and in some cases be fatal.
  • Foxglove.
  • Ragwort.
  • Ivy.
  • Privet.
  • Holly.
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Can guinea pigs eat oats?

Plain, old-fashioned rolled oats, and not the quick-cooking or instant variety. In fact you might be best off with oatmeal if you want to feed this to your piggies.
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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.
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Can guinea pigs eat raisins?

Long term, this can have a cascading effect on their health. However, the occasional raisin will likely not cause much harm to your guinea. While we recommend not giving them raisins or any other dried fruit at all for that matter, one or two raisins a week as a treat should be fine.
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Can I eat my guinea pig?

Guinea pig, or cuy as it is known, is a delicacy. The meat is prized and tastes like a cross between duck and rabbit. When properly prepared, the meat of a guinea pig is rich, fatty, and flavorful, while the skin, when roasted over a hot fire, gives pork crackling a run for its money.
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Why do guinea pigs cry?

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.
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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.
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Can guinea pigs eat Multigrain 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.
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Can pigs eat cereal?

A good portion of your pig's diet should be composed of grains, which will typically be found in the pig feed your provide her. However, grains can also be a part of the nutritious treats you give your pig. Healthy grains can be found in all-natural crackers, bread and cereals that don't have any added salt or sugars.
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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.
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Can pigs have Honey Nut Cheerios?

Avoid any cereal which is sugar-coated, honey and has nuts on. Neither sugar or nuts is good for piggies at all and so should be avoided.
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Do guinea pigs eat their poop?

Not only is guineas eating their own poop perfectly normal and natural, but it is also essential for their health. Many small mammals perform the same practice, and there is actually more reason to worry if they are not eating their poop!
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Can guinea pigs eat bananas?

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.
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What do guinea pigs love the most?

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  • Crumpled paper or paper bags.
  • Cardboard boxes.
  • Tunnels.
  • Hay or grass chew balls.
  • Chew sticks.
  • Fleece accessories.
  • Stuffed socks.
  • Stuffed tubes with hay.
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Why do guinea pigs lick you?

It's generally regarded as a very affectionate gesture. In the same way that they show affection through grooming one another, they could well be attempting to groom you to! Guinea pigs may also lick you to lap up the salty taste on your skin.
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Do guinea pigs miss their owners?

Yes, of course they will miss you and their normal routine. Our first family piggy back in the 70ies did a big dance of joy every time he came back home after a holiday. Now my piggies always visibly of relax when I come back from a family visit to another country.
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Can a guinea pig sleep with you?

Your guinea pig can sleep with you. But, it's probably not a good idea. Although there can be benefits to sleeping with your guinea pigs, many precautions need to be taken to keep the experience safe and happy for you and your guinea pig.
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Why does my guinea pig squeak when I pet him?

Whistling: Guinea pigs will often let out a high pitched squeal or whistle, and this noise means your furry friend is excited, perhaps about feeding time or playtime. Purring: Another guinea pig sound is the purr, which may make your guinea pig seem more like a cat. These purrs can have different meanings.
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Can guinea pigs eat banana chips?

Can guinea pigs eat banana chips? Bananas are already high in sugar but banana chips usually have added sugar which means these should never be fed to your guinea pigs. Any food with added sugar is bad for your piggies and should be avoided.
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Can guinea pigs eat oranges?

Feeding oranges to most guinea pigs is safe and has many health benefits. But it's important to do so sparingly. Too much orange can be bad for guinea pig's health in a number of ways. First, the acidity of oranges can harm your guinea pigs if they eat too much of it.
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Can guinea pigs eat pineapple?

Guinea pigs can eat small amounts of pineapple.

This fruit is low in sugar but only compared to other sweet treats, so while it is fine to be fed in moderation as an occasional indulgence, it can cause major problems if fed too often or in too large a quantity.
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