Can guinea pigs eat cereal?

Guinea pigs shouldn't eat dry cereals because their digestive system has a difficult time digesting grains and other processed foods. The high sugar content of some cereals can also cause diabetes and weight gain in your piggies. If you do serve dry cereal to your guinea pigs, only do so as an occasional treat.
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Are Cheerios good 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 feed your guinea pig cereal?

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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Can guinea pigs have 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 eat Rice Krispies?

Yes, your guinea pigs can also eat rice Krispies as long as they like them. But, remember that there are still caveats when it comes to the suitability of this particular food. These cereals should never have sugar coating or other additives. Rice Krispies should never be doused in milk as well.
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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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What can I feed my guinea pig if I ran out of food?

Guinea Pig Food Alternatives and Supplements
  • Romaine Lettuce. Much more nutritionally dense than Iceberg lettuce, the high fiber content in Romaine lettuce (as well as red and green lettuces) can help keep your guinea pig's digestion working smoothly. ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Kale. ...
  • Bell Peppers. ...
  • Oranges. ...
  • Carrots. ...
  • Squash.
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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 guinea pigs eat granola?

Can guinea pigs eat granola? Yes, if made from this recipe; since it is made using guinea pig pellets and vegetables, they are safe for guinea pigs to eat.
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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 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.
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What human food can guinea pigs eat?

Fruit and vegetables: Fresh vegetables can be offered once a day and should be equivalent to about one cup total per guinea pig per day. Leafy greens like romaine lettuce, red and green leaf lettuces, kale, cilantro and parsley should comprise the bulk of your pig's fresh produce.
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Can guinea pigs have 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 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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Can pigs eat corn flakes?

Maize (or corn as it is called in the Americas) is certainly an excellent source of energy for pigs. It is the cereal, along with rice, that causes the least, if any, problems from a nutritional point of view.
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Can a guinea pig have a Cheeto?

For a start they are lactose intolerant and Cheetos are full of cheese (I can't eat them myself) and secondly it is a completely unnatural food for a pig.
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Can guinea pigs eat toast?

Guinea pigs can eat bread as a rare snack. What is this? Banana bread and bread crust can be given occasionally in small amounts and they will cause no harm. Other bread-related products like bread crust, bread toast, and sticks can be given to guinea pigs as a rare treat.
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Can guinea pigs eat rice?

It is now clear that guinea pigs are unable to digest grain, which means they should never eat rice, whether cooked or raw. It's entirely unsuitable for a guinea pig.
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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.
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Can you get a guinea pig high?

If you've ever wondered if your pets can get high, the answer is yes, but they don't like it and it's not good for them.
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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 have boiled eggs?

At the most basic level, guinea pigs are herbivores. That means that they just eat fruits and veggies—no dairy, eggs, meat, or insects for these little guys. Fresh hay and fresh leafy vegetables should make up the bulk of your guinea pig's diet.
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