Stone fruit (all kinds) Contains cyanide and is rich in sugar. Can cause diarrhea. All kinds of exotic fruits like mango, papaya, pomegranate Causes serious indigestion and colics. Rhubarb Rich in oxialic acid.
A question we ran across in our research was “How many vegetables should guinea pigs eat?”.
Calcium and Vitamin C Content of Selected Vegetables Vegetable Calcium Per Ounce Vitamin C Per Ounce
Celery 0.9 milligrams 11.2 milligrams
Broccoli 25 milligrams 13.2 milligrams
Tomatoes 3.6 milligrams 2.8 milligrams
Spinach 7.9 milligrams 27.7 milligrams
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How much vegetables should you give a guinea pig?
The following vegetables are safe for your guinea pig to consume: Kale, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower leaves, cucumber, cabbage, peas, green beans, carrots, zucchini, and more items.
How much vitamin c should a guinea pig have?
VITAMIN C RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GUINEA PIGS Leafy Greens Vitamin C / 0.5 Cups Calcium / 0.5 cups Starch & Sugar / 0.5 Cups
Parsley (10 sprigs) 130 mg 138 mg 0.3 grams
Kale 100 mg 200 mg 1.0 grams
Mustard Greens 80 mg 100 mg 1.0 grams
Turnip Greens 60 mg 190 mg 0.8 grams
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The average guinea pig requires 10-20 mg of vitamin C every day. An unhealthy guinea pig may need 100 mg of vitamin C daily so increase the dose if you suspect your guinea pig is becoming sick.
Can guinea pigs eat too much vitamin C?
The researchers fed the guinea pigs low (3 mg per day), medium (30 mg per day) and high (150 mg) doses of vitamin C over eight months. At the end of that period, they found the high dose guinea pigs developed more cartilage damage and had more bony spurs form in their knees than the other groups.
What causes vitamin C deficiency in guinea pigs?
Symptoms and Types. Weak and lacking in energy. Difficulty in walking due to swollen joints. Spots or subcutaneous bleeding may be noticed just under the surface of the skin. Small wounds may bleed excessively or not heal as rapidly as normal. Internal bleeding may also be present, including in the muscles, the membranes around the skull, the brain, and in the intestines, and more items.