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Guinea pigs can absolutely eat iceberg lettuce. If you happen to have extra iceberg on hand, go ahead and feed it to your guinea pig. If, however, you are looking for a tasty treat to buy for your guinea pig, romaine lettuce is packed full of vitamins (it has more vitamin C in it- which is a necessary dietary requirement for all guinea pigs).
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Is lettuce bad for guinea pigs?
Iceberg Lettuce.
Will guinea pigs die if they eat iceberg lettuce?
Actually, iceberg lettuce has no nutritional value, but it can make your guinea pig gassy and constipated. I recommend not feeding them iceberg lettuce, but rather replace it with romaine lettuce.
Do guinea pigs need diets?
yes, when they become fat there natural diet is lettuce and more greens. But do NOT feed them iceberg lettuce
What will happen if you fed your guinea pig iceberg lettuce?
Iceberg Lettuce is not Guinea Pig food and is not a healthy part of their diet. Guinea pigs may eat little pieces of iceberg lettuce as a treat, but will get no nutrition from it other than a little water. Guinea pigs that are given large amounts of iceberg lettuce will fill up on this food which has no nutrition, and it then prevents them from eating as much of their good foods. Eating a diet with lots of iceberg lettuce can cause them to be malnourished, get sick and die if only given iceberg lettuce (sad but true, this lettuce is inexpensive so people may be tempted to give it daily like food- causing their guinea pigs to die of starvation). Guinea pigs need lots of timothy hay and vitamin C rich pellets as the staple of their diet. Things like carrots, oranges, blueberries, green leafy vegetables are great snacks that give them lots of vitamins. Iceberg gives no vitamins, no calories, but makes them feel full- so iceberg lettuce should only be given as a treat in small amounts and try to give them green lettuces instead- the darker the lettuce (spinach) the more nutritional value. Guinea pigs are not allergic to iceberg and will not have an adverse reaction to iceberg- it is safe to give in very small amounts.
Can guinea pigs get diarria from lettuce?
Yes they can it depends on what type of lettuce green or red leaf lettuce is ok but iceberg kettuce will make then sick and they will get very sick so be careful .
Can guinea pigs it ledduce?
Yeah. guinea pigs can eat lettuce (:
Should guinea pigs eat Bib lettuce?
guinea pigs should only eat romaine lettuce.
What do you feed one year old guinea pigs?
Feed them carrots,lettuce,(not iceberg lettuce,no cabbage either)strawberries,watermelon,etc.Also pellets and afalfa hay from a pet store.
Can guinea pigs eat miner's lettuce?
Guinea pigs should only eat romaine lettuce.
What do guinea pigs not like?
depends, like say my guinea pigs hate treats but they love fresh fruits and vegatables i don't think guinea pigs like nuts i tried with mine they wouldn't Evan nible it
Do guinea pigs eat maggots?
No, guinea pigs tend to stick to fruits and vegetables.
What is a guinea pigs favorite vegetable?
Well Actually Its Romain Lettuce And Celery.
