Endemic to Mexico, jicama is known by many names including yam bean, Mexican potato, Chinese turnip, Mexican water chestnut, etc. Low in calories and rich in nutrients, fresh jicama roots make a nutritious snack for humans. But what about our little furry friends. Can guinea pigs eat jicama? Well, fresh jicama tubes are safe for …
Pictures of shaved and completely hairless guinea pigs have been popping up across the web. Many novice guinea pig owners and even the experienced ones that do not know about Skinny guinea pigs are assuming that the cruel owners have stripped their piglet of its fur. But it is not the case—at least not all …
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Known as the Siamese cats of the guinea pig world, Himalayan guinea pigs are all white with black or chocolate color points. They are born all white, but like Siamese cats, they develop brown or black color points on their nose, ears, and paws as they age. They have a short hair coat, which requires …
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There is an old age adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This means that eating apples help one maintain good health. No doubt, apples make a healthy snack for humans but can we say the same about cavies. Can guinea pigs eat apples? Are apples safe for guinea pigs to eat? Or …
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Creamy in texture, sweet potatoes are really sweet as the name suggests. Everyone loves sweet potatoes—while some like them baked, others like them roasted. Yet others blend them into a tasty soup. Perhaps, you love sweet potatoes as well and now you are wondering if you can share this heavenly food with your guinea pig. …
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Guinea pigs are natural herbivores, they used to forage and graze on all sorts of leafy greens present out there in the wild to survive. since their domestication, in captivity, the bulk of the guinea pigs’ diet consists of pellets and timothy hay. In addition to the hay, we also feed vegetables to our guinea …
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Aloe vera is a common household plant not because it’s easy to grow and attractive but for its health benefits for humans. Aloe Vera extract is used in a variety of cosmetic products and for the treatment of many human ailments. But what about guinea pigs? Can guinea pigs eat aloe vera plants? No! Guinea …
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In the wild, guinea pigs used to roam around grazing and foraging for food. But since guinea pigs have been domesticated for long, feeding them is the responsibility of their owners. Our cavies are natural herbivores and their natural diet consist of all plant-based foods. As domesticated pets, living in our homes, our little piggies …
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Are guinea pigs nocturnal? No! They are not. But then why they are active almost throughout the night. No doubt guinea pigs are active through the night, but if you are a guinea pig owner you will know that they are also active throughout the day as well. Given the strange sleeping habits of guinea …
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Peppers are fruits! Yes, you read that right—peppers belong to the nightshade which belongs to the Solanaceae family. Chili peppers, and bell peppers, which come in green, yellow, orange, red, and many other colors, all belong to this family of fruits. Peppers are a versatile fruit. We often eat them as an on-the-go snack, slice …
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