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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.

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Can Ginny pigs eat hamster and gerbil food?

no, they should eat food that has been made just for guinea pigs.


Can you feed your hamster guinea pig food?

No,NEVER,EVER give a guinea pig hamster food.Hamster food contains nuts,which are fine for the hamster but will almost certainly choke your guinea pig.Also hamster food contains corn which is way too fattening for guinea pigs. And lastly a guinea pig needs a lot of vitamin C which guinea pig food has plenty of while hamster food doesn't have nearly enough,plus hamster food has too much protein for guinea pigs.


You accidentally bought hamster foods is OK your guinea pig eat the hamster foods?

It is not recommended to feed hamster food to guinea pigs as they have different nutritional needs. Guinea pigs require a diet high in Vitamin C, which is typically not present in hamster food. It is best to purchase guinea pig-specific food to ensure your pet receives the proper nutrients.


Who brain is bigger a hamster or guinea pig?

Well they are both part of the rodent family but they have many differences like the guinea pig is bigger, less flexible, guinea pigs are not supposed to run in wheels or balls cause of their spine is not supposed to bend that way, they have different nutrients that they require so their food is different, i know that guinea pigs can see colours (not sure about hamsters). there is much more things but I am out of what i can immediately think of.


Can a guinea pig eat hamster or gerbil food?

Not as a steady diet, each food is specfic to maintain a balanced diet to each animal. I would not give guinea pig food to a rabbit as an example for you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To be perfectly honest, all the food produced commercially for rodents and vermin is basically the same stuff. There are a few that are higher quality, but all-in-all the same. Y-THINK-Y Guinea pigs, like humans, cannot make their own vitamin C, but it is essential that they get it. If you are not going to feed your piggy proper food, you will have to supplement its water with vitamin C (you can get it at the pet store). In the water, it breaks down quickly, so you will have to change its water atleast once a day. It is much easier to just feed your piggy guinea pig food.

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What kind of food does a gerbil need?

Gerbil muisli or if there is not any hamster food.


My husband brought home the wrong food I didn't realize it until after he ate some He does get his Timothy hay and fresh grass daily with fruit Will hamster and gerbil food hurt him?

Yes whatever you do NOT give your guinea pig gerbil food. It can cause serious health problems and usually the food doesn't have the right amount of vitamin C for you guinea pigs.


Can only hamsters and gerbils eat hamster and gerbil food?

no


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.)


Is it okay that you get hamster food for your gerbil?

You will get mixed answers for this question. The previous answer was "no", but I disagree. Hampster food and gerbil food are almost identical and are often sold as the same thing. It is ok, but try to keep it to gerbil food.


Can Ginny pigs eat hamster and gerbil food?

no, they should eat food that has been made just for guinea pigs.


Can you feed your hamster guinea pig food?

No,NEVER,EVER give a guinea pig hamster food.Hamster food contains nuts,which are fine for the hamster but will almost certainly choke your guinea pig.Also hamster food contains corn which is way too fattening for guinea pigs. And lastly a guinea pig needs a lot of vitamin C which guinea pig food has plenty of while hamster food doesn't have nearly enough,plus hamster food has too much protein for guinea pigs.


Can gerbils eat hamster food?

Yes! In fact, ALL hamster food is made for Hamsters AND Gerbils! It is perfectly fine to give gerbils the hamster food, and also to give hamsters gerbil food!


You accidentally bought hamster foods is OK your guinea pig eat the hamster foods?

It is not recommended to feed hamster food to guinea pigs as they have different nutritional needs. Guinea pigs require a diet high in Vitamin C, which is typically not present in hamster food. It is best to purchase guinea pig-specific food to ensure your pet receives the proper nutrients.


What do adult mice eat?

SEEDS. YOU CAN GET RAT AND MOUSE FOOD AT YOUR LOCAL PET STORE. ALSO HAMSTER AND GERBIL FOOD.


Who brain is bigger a hamster or guinea pig?

Well they are both part of the rodent family but they have many differences like the guinea pig is bigger, less flexible, guinea pigs are not supposed to run in wheels or balls cause of their spine is not supposed to bend that way, they have different nutrients that they require so their food is different, i know that guinea pigs can see colours (not sure about hamsters). there is much more things but I am out of what i can immediately think of.


How much does gerbil milk cost?

Gerbil food is the same as hamster food. Look for hamster/gerbil food in your local pet store. The average price for food is between 2 and 7$. It also depends on what kind of food your looking to buy. Some food that is really good for your pet is the most expensive.