Can guinea pigs eat bell pepper? 🐹🫑

Can guinea pigs eat bell pepper, and why?

Bell pepper is an excellent vitamin C source for guinea pigs, who cannot make their own.

Guinea pigs are herbivores who need unlimited hay or grass, a daily portion of fresh leafy veg, and a daily source of vitamin C — which they cannot make themselves. Their gut relies on constant fibre, so too much sugar or any sudden change can cause painful bloat and diarrhoea.

How to feed bell pepper to guinea pigs

• •How much: A slice of deseeded pepper daily helps meet their essential vitamin C needs.
• •How often: An everyday option in sensible amounts, but rotate with other foods for variety. Fruit and sugary veg should be small, occasional treats; vitamin-C-rich veg such as bell pepper make a better daily choice.
• •Young pets: Young guinea pigs have delicate tummies, so introduce any new food gradually and in tiny amounts.
• •Preparation: Always wash fresh produce, remove any pips, stones, seeds, peel or tough skin where relevant, and serve it plain — never with salt, sugar, oil, butter or seasoning.

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