Can guinea pigs eat grass?

We look at all aspects of the question of 'can guinea pigs eat grass?'. We look at grass cuttings, grass seeds, weeds, grass cuttings and wet grass. read more

Guinea Pig food list - food they can eat and food they should not. We provide an detailed list of food your Guinea Pigs really like and also a blacklist which food should not be provided to build up a proper diet. read more

If you really want to be sure the grass is OK, if you go to a local seed-selling store (Home Depot and Menards, even) and buy a seed packet for something called 'Cat Grass'. This is a special seed blend of grass that cats love and guinea pigs love it, too. read more

If you are looking for the best grasses to grow for your guinea pig, then wheat grass or catgrass is a good place to start. Wheat grass is a little healthier for your guinea pigs. You can also buy grass from garden centres which has been ready grown that you can use. read more

Guinea pigs' digestive tracts are designed for lots of forage, so not only is it OK for him to eat grass, but you can also let him eat as much as he likes. A good source of nutrition, fresh grass does come at a price: he may need regular deworming since soil and grass can contain parasite eggs. read more

Guinea pigs can, and should, eat fresh grass daily. Guinea pigs graze, nibbling grass and plants both day and night, which keeps them full and helps keep their teeth from becoming too long. read more