Vegetables
that Guinea Pigs can eat Few Times Weekly
Bell Peppers
(Red / Orange)
Remove Seeds
Asparagus
Can make cage smelly. Low Vitamin C. Limit amount.
Turnip Greens
Basil
Feed only a few sprigs at a time
Thyme
Watercres & Landcres
High in Calcium. Limit amounts.
Romaine Lettuce
Poor Calcium/phosphorus ratio that can cause kidney stone problems. Limit amounts.
Tomato (Plum or Cherry)
High in antioxidants and other nutrients. Feeding too often may result in red urine. Remove all green stems, leaves and seeds. Very acidic, don't feed often.
Spinach
Limit amounts recommended to avoid potential kidney stone problems. Can cause bloating. Good Vitamin C. High in Calcium.
Broccoli leaves & Peeled broccoli stems
Limit amounts. Can cause bloating. Good Vitamin C. Peel off tough skin.
Kale
Limit amounts. Good Vitamin C. Good Calcium. One of the best veggies for guinea pigs.
Celery & Celery Leaves
Cut into pieces to avoid choking. High water, low nutrition. Limit amount.
Rutabaga
Pumpkin
Remove Seeds
Corn
Don't use dried or Indian corn. Husks can be eaten. Feed only as a treat. Cob can be chewed on. Baby corn can also be eaten.