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Guinea pigs vcan easily choke on smal seeds.

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Can a guinea pig eat sunflower seeds?

yes they can.... my guinea pigs food comes with sunflower seeds in all the kibble... so YES!


Can guinea pigs eat sweet pepper seeds?

Guinea pigs should not eat sweet pepper seeds, due to the amount of capsaicin they contain. Whenever you give sweet peppers to a guinea pig, make sure you remove all the seeds.


Would it hurt a guinea pig to eat hamster food?

It can. Guinea pigs have differentnutritionalneeds than hamsters. Guinea pigs need a diet high in vitamin C. Also guinea pigs can choke on nuts and seeds. Best to stick with guinea pig food for guinea pigs. Try to avoid food with seeds andkernelseven if it isadvertisedfor guinea pigs as it is best to stick with pellets. Guinea pigs have a differentdigestivesystem opposed to hamsters. Be sure to have hay available for guinea pigs for them to graze when they want. Timothy hay is the main part of their diet.AlfalfaHay is best left to baby guinea pigs as it has highcalcium. Orchard hay is well liked among guinea pigs.


Are guinea pigs allowed to eat sun flower seeds?

Seeds are good for guinea pigs in moderation. They should not eat these as a single source of food. Green leafy vegetables should be fed along with the seeds.


Are seeds bad for guinea pigs?

No, not at all. I wold know cuz my litle piggy has seeds in her piggy food.


Can guinea pigs eat capsicum seeds?

No, do not give your guinea pigs seeds, it is one of the poisonous things they cannot have!


Can guinea pigs equals gs eat hamster and gerbil food?

No, guinea pigs cannot eat hamster or gerbil food, because they're not hamsters or gerbils. Guinea pigs can eat guinea pig food that doesn't contain any seeds, nuts, grains, milk or coloured bits.


Can you feed guinea pigs hamster food?

Their are some food that can be fed to guinea pigs as well as other animals , yes.But it isn't recommended that people feed foods that are not made for guinea pigs to guinea pig , So I would suggest buying pellets (food) specified for guinea pigs with no seeds in them (some companies put seeds in and make a mix but seeds are known for not being very good for guinea pigs.)


Do guinea pigs have a limit for apple seeds I know they are poisonous but do they have some sort of limit to it?

Apple seeds are not poisonous to guinea pigs. I give apples with the seeds in to my guinea pigs everyday. However one must be careful as guinea pigs can choke easily on apple seeds. Please NEVER give guinea pigs ANY type of seeds because thy can choke on them. If you have been giving them seeds and nothing has happened that doesn't mean seeds are safe, it means you guinea pig has been very lucky. Ask any exotic or cavy savy vet.


Can guinea pigs have pancakes?

are you retarded to be asking this no offense cause guinea pigs cant eat that kinda food they eat like carrots peppers without seeds do you expect a guinea pig to eat that haha that's ridiculous


Are seeds from fruits and vegetables bad for guinea pigs?

Some seeds are poisonous to guinea pigs (i.e. apple seeds), and they hold absolutely no nutritional value whatsoever. Moreover, guinea pigs easily choke on seeds. It is strongly advised not to feed them any kinds (except strawberries, but still feed in moderation).


Can guinea pigs have baked pumpkin seeds?

Yes.