Can guinea pigs eat cheese puffs?

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If this is real then I am so sorry for the little pig. For a start they are lactose intolerant and Cheetos
Cheetos
Cheetos (formerly styled as Chee-tos until 1998) is a crunchy corn puff snack brand made by Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo.
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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 I give my guinea pig 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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What food is poisonous 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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Can guinea pigs have puffs?

I would not feed Gerber Puffs to guinea pigs as they are a human food high in sugar which can be detrimental to their digestion. Rather give them little carrot treats, fresh leafy greens as treats.
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Is cheese poison next to guinea pigs?

Guinea pigs are lactose intolerant creatures and thus, they cannot handle any foods that contain milk or cheese.
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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.
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Can guinea pigs have chips?

Yes, guinea pigs have teeth especially designed for eating chips to include corn chips and potato chips. Guacamole or bean dip is optional.
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Can guinea pigs eat 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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Why do guinea pigs get Fluffy after eating?

For example, has your guinea pig ever fluffed up his/her fur while eating delicious veggies next to a companion? It means that they are trying to look aggressive and bigger so that no one will come close and steal their food.
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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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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 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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How can you tell your guinea pig is dying?

  • Lack of Appetite. Guinea pigs that are very ill will refuse to eat, and may show signs of weight loss if the appetite loss has persisted for some time. ...
  • Bad Urine and Feces. ...
  • Fever. ...
  • Respiratory Problems. ...
  • Eye Condition. ...
  • Poor Coat Condition. ...
  • Mobility Issues. ...
  • Lethargy.
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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 pepperoni?

Meat of any kind. That means no cat, dog, or ferret food either! Guinea pig digestive systems are not set up to digest anything but plants. They don't have the GI tract equipment to digest any meat at all, and it can make them quite seriously ill.
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What are guinea pigs favorite food?

10 Favorite Foods That Guinea Pigs Love
  • Carrots. Poppy trying to run away with her carrot. ...
  • Green Leaf or Romaine Lettuce. Peach with her beloved green leaf lettuce. ...
  • Radicchio. Radicchio looks like a small red cabbage. ...
  • Coriander/Cilantro. ...
  • Parsley. ...
  • Bell Peppers. ...
  • Dandelion. ...
  • Wheatgrass.
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Can guinea pigs cry?

This is clear evidence of how highly evolved they are social and emotional. So, although we wouldn't consider guinea pigs to cry 'emotional tears', like all mammals their eyes do produce physical tears. This is to keep their eye moist and clean.
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Why do guinea pigs shake their bums?

It's a behavior that both sexes use to show dominance. Some pigs feel the need to constantly remind other pigs that they're the boss!
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What are good guinea pig noises?

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.
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What can guinea pigs not do?

Guinea Pig Feeding Mistakes To Avoid
  • No skimping on plentiful grass hay, fresh water, and vitamin C. ...
  • No bad foods or overfeeding of good foods. ...
  • No free-roaming in unsafe areas. ...
  • No warm environment. ...
  • No exercise balls. ...
  • No sharing a habitat with other species, even rabbits.
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How long do guinea pigs live?

Consider lifespan

Guinea pigs live an average of five to seven years. This lifespan is longer than many other small pets such as hamsters, gerbils, mice or rats, all of whom only live up to a few years.
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Can guinea pigs eat pine cones?

Owners who do choose to offer pine cones will wash them in hot water then bake them in an oven at low temp to dry them out, evaporate any residual oils and to kill bacteria/fungus. If the toy was made specifically for guinea pigs, it is likely fine.
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Can guinea pigs have Ritz 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 ice?

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.
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