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What happens if my guinea pig eats cat food?
Yes, if they manage to get a nibble of dry cat food they will be fine. It won’t do them any harm. However, it shouldn’t be fed purposely to them. It holds no nutritional benefit for them at all and is not recommended to be fed to guinea pigs.
What foods kill guinea pigs?
Potatoes, potato leaves and the plant itself, as well as any potato chips, are all detrimental to the health of your guinea pig. Privet, ragwort, sorrel, and yew should be avoided at all costs. Any type of meat is poisonous to guinea pigs, as they are herbivores.
What foods can hurt guinea pigs?
Foods guinea pigs cannot eat
- Chocolate (or anything else containing caffeine)
- Onions.
- Garlic.
- Mushrooms.
- Iceberg lettuce.
- Avocados.
- Nuts.
- Potatoes.
Will guinea pigs eat things they shouldn t?
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; …
Can a guinea pig eat chicken feed?
Unfortunately, they can’t. Guinea pigs are herbivores and so can’t eat any meat whatsoever. This includes all kinds of chicken, from fresh poultry to cooked chicken, to processed chicken, to variations such as fried chicken.
Can chickens eat guinea pig poop?
They don’t find their way into your eggs. The only time I would try to prevent chickens eating poo is if it’s likely to contain pathogens that would make the chickens sick. So for example I wouldn’t let them eat the poo of other birds, or of any sick animal.
Why does my cat like guinea pigs so much?
The intent is to associate things your cat likes, such as food, with the guinea pig. This may seem counterintuitive, but the cat will not think of the guinea pig as food – instead, it will think the guinea pig smell indicates that other (and more appropriate) food is nearby.
Can a guinea pig eat dry cat food?
Can guinea pigs eat dry cat food? Yes, if they manage to get a nibble of dry cat food they will be fine. It won’t do them any harm. However, it shouldn’t be fed purposely to them. It holds no nutritional benefit for them at all and is not recommended to be fed to guinea pigs.
Is it safe to have a guinea pig around a cat?
The short answer is no, guinea pigs aren’t safe around cats. Cats are hunters whilst guinea pigs are a prey species. Always supervise cats around guinea pigs to make sure the latter are protected and don’t live in fear.
What kind of food does a guinea pig eat?
What Do Guinea Pigs Eat? At the most basic level, guinea pigs are herbivores. That means that they just eat fruits and veggies—no dairy, eggs, meat, or insects for these little guys. Fresh hay and fresh leafy vegetables should make up the bulk of your guinea pig’s diet.