5 Eating
Vegetables that guinea pigs can eat occasionally
(few times a week):
- Romaine (only small amounts recommended - it has a poor calcium/phosphorus ratio that can cause kidney stone problems).
- Spinach (small amounts recommended to avoid potential kidney stone problems).
- Broccoli leaves and peeled broccoli stem: Related to the cabbage family, so small doses recommended.
- Cauliflower: Related to the cabbage family, so small doses recommended.
- Kale: Related to the cabbage family, so small doses recommended.
- Chinese Cabbage/pak-choi: Related to the cabbage family, so small doses recommended.
- Corn silks and husks: When in season.
- Parsley: Very high in calcium, so caution is recommended if guinea pig is prone to developing bladder stones.
- Forages like chickweed, dandelions, and young clover.
- Celery: Cut into small pieces as it is very stringy, to avoid guinea pig choking.
- Fresh Grass: Clean, pesticide-free, not soiled by dogs/cats/etc, NOT cut by a lawn mower.
- Tomato: Remove the poisonous tomato top (green part). Remove seeds if using a slice from a larger tomato.
- Beetroot: Recommended in raw form rather than pickled. High in antioxidants and other nutrients. Feeding too often may result in red urine.