Can you give guinea pigs toilet rolls?

Guinea pigs can play with toilet paper rolls. Toilet paper rolls can be a great way to give them something to chew on and explore. They can also help guinea pigs stay active, which is important for their health. Also, they're a relatively cheap toy that pet parents can use.
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Can you put toilet paper in a guinea pig cage?

Chief Guinea Pig said: Of course! Toilet roll providing there is no ink on it is absolutely great!
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Is it OK for guinea pigs to eat cardboard?

Guinea pigs' digestive systems allow them to chew wood and wood-based products such as paper and cardboard without any ill effects. Before placing cardboard in your cavy's cage, make sure it won't become a hazard to his health.
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Is it OK for guinea pigs to chew on plastic?

Adult Guinea Pig

They have always be fine with chewing on it and it has never caused them any health problems.
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Can you give tissue paper to guinea pigs?

its not good for them. tho it does dissolve eventually they may choke, or get bloat. try dry grass for snuggling in. they really like that.
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Guinea Pigs Like Toilet Paper Rolls????



What can I give my guinea pig to chew on?

What Can Guinea Pigs Chew On? A List of Safe, Healthy Chewables for your Cute Cavies
  • Sticks.
  • Hay.
  • Hay sticks.
  • Chew toys.
  • Grass mats.
  • Wooden tunnels and hideouts.
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What do guinea pigs like to play with?

What Do Guinea Pigs Like To Play With? This Top 10 List Will Give You Some Great Ideas!
  • 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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What 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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Why do guinea pigs bite the cage?

Guinea pigs' teeth grow continuously throughout their life, so they need to chew regularly to keep their teeth down to a healthy size. Chewing on their cage bars could mean they do not have enough things to chew on, but most likely they simply enjoy the feeling of the metal bars.
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Can guinea pigs have 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.
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Can guinea pigs play with paper bags?

Boxes and Bags

Cardboard boxes and brown paper bags are simple toys that can entertain your guinea pig for hours. Cut a hole in the side of a cardboard box so your pig can run in and out of it.
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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 newspaper?

yes mine eat the newspaper I put at the bottom of the cage aswell. I put loo rolls in aswell seems to keep them occupied for 2 mins but i think the finding the newspaper is just a game to them aswell. If i se them trying to eat large bits i do take it off them but I can't see it doing them any harm.
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Do guinea pigs like stuffed animals?

Guinea pigs love to chew, drag, hump on, or use stuffed animals as pillows. Just make sure that the stuffed animals you buy are made of safe material. Avoid stuffed animals with small glass, metal, or plastic pieces that your guinea pig could choke on. Stuffed animals are one of the best toys for guinea pigs.
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Can guinea pigs go on car rides?

Yes, guinea pigs can travel in cars but it requires a bit of planning. Make sure the guinea pig is transported in a secure container with air holes and a deep bed of hay plus a shelter or hide. Put some moist veggies, such as cucumber, in with them so they have a source of water on the journey.
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Do guinea pigs get carsick?

2. Keep your tiny friends comfortable. A car with no air conditioning system can get really hot, and guinea pigs can get heatstroke quickly if that happens. So it is important to have the AC on and on the right temperature.
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Why does my guinea pig stare at me?

Guinea pigs often stare at people because they want attention. Perhaps piggies need to be cuddled, pet, or you should bring them a toy. They behave this way if they're used to being around humans and have bonded with their owners.
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What does it mean when 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.
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Why do guinea pigs shake?

Guinea pigs can also shake when they are scared or anxious. This can be due to loud noises or significant changes in their environment. If they were just adopted, shaking is probably a sign that they're a bit stressed by the change. Often, the best thing you can do is make them comfortable and wait them out.
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Can guinea pigs have bread?

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 cheese puffs?

Senior Guinea Pig

If this is real then I am so sorry for the little pig. 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 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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What Colours can guinea pigs see?

Unlike most rodents, guinea pigs -- also called cavies because of their scientific name, Cavia porcellus -- do see colors. They are not color-blind; they see most colors accurately. They also rely on their other senses, such as hearing and touch, which are more developed.
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What do guinea pigs love the most?

Your pig will be perfectly happy with high quality pellets and hay and treats of fruits and vegetables. For a special snack, try mixing some rolled oats into your guinea pig's pellets or stuff a small cardboard tube with fresh hay.
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Do guinea pigs watch TV?

The quick answer is yes, although they obviously don't understand what's happening on the screen. Guinea pigs love to watch tv once they are used to the home, and they feel safe. They don't usually do that on their own but will sit with their owners when they're watching TV.
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