Food

I still remember the day I first gave my guinea pig a blueberry. His name is Mochi. He sniffed it for a full ten seconds. Then he ate it in one quick bite and looked at me like, “Where’s the rest?”. That was six months ago. Since then, I’ve done a lot of reading and … Read more

I still remember the day I brought home my first guinea pig. His name was Mochi. He was small, fluffy, and made the cutest little sounds. I was so excited. But I had no idea what guinea pigs actually eat. I fed him a carrot slice, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. Spoiler:- … Read more

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon. I was on the couch, eating watermelon straight from the rind like a person with no manners. Then I felt it that stare. My guinea pig, Mochi, locked eyes with me and just waited. No blinking. No mercy. I caved and dropped a small piece into her cage. Then … Read more

It was a Tuesday evening. I was chopping celery for a stir-fry. My guinea pig, Mochi, had her little nose pressed flat against the cage bars, eyes locked on that stalk like it was the most important thing in the world. So I thought, can guinea pigs eat celery? Short answer: yes, they absolutely can. … Read more

I still remember the first time I held a tiny slice of banana out to my guinea pig, Oreo. It was a lazy Sunday morning. I was making breakfast. I heard a loud squeak from the living room. Oreo and his cage mate, Peanut, stood on their hind legs. They were begging for food. I … Read more

When I first brought my two small guinea pigs home on a rainy Tuesday morning, I wanted to be the best pet parent ever. I sat on my kitchen floor. I watched them sniff around their new cage. Like anyone with a new pet, I started looking up what fresh foods they could eat. I … Read more

If your Guinea pig gets excited when you eat fruit, you may ask, “Can Guinea Pigs Eat Strawberries?” The good news is yes, guinea pigs can eat strawberries in small amounts. I gave my guinea pig a tiny piece for the first time and watched him closely for the rest of the day. After testing … Read more

Yes, guinea pigs can eat apples in small amounts. I started giving tiny apple slices to my guinea pigs as an occasional treat, and they quickly became one of their favorite snacks. The sweet smell always makes them excited, but I learned that portion size matters because apples contain natural sugar. In this guide, I … Read more

I still remember the first time I gave my guinea pig a grape. It was a hot afternoon, and I was eating a bowl of cold green grapes straight from the fridge. My guinea pig kept staring at me from the cage. That tiny face made me curious. So I stopped and asked myself, “Can … Read more