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We all know that all guinea pigs do all day and night is eat and sleep, but can a guinea pig eat too much food? If you search for the question online, a few sites will tell you not to overfeed them. However, if you think about that answer, it would mean that you would have to sit and watch your pet for twenty four hours a day to watch what they are eating.
Guinea pig stomachs behave similar to those of humans. They give a signal to the brain when they are hungry, and another saying that they are full. When they get the latter one, they stop eating and go to sleep. Guinea pigs have a very fast digestive system, so even after a full belly and a couple of hours sleep, they will likely wake up hungry again.
So, if you put a big pile of fresh grass in front of a guinea pig, they can eat all they like. They will not get to a point where they are likely to explode. They know when they have had enough, and stop eating. Although you can give them a lot of hay and grass, you need to ensure that the overall diet is balanced. It is important that they get a mix of hay, grass, fresh fruit and veg, and pellets. Hay and pellets should always be available to them, but it is also safe to give them a good supply of cucumber, as they can use it to quench their thirst.
A guinea pig who eats a well balanced diet will stay healthy, but it is always a good idea to check the poo on a daily basis as this is a good indicator of how their digestive system is working. If you have introduced a new food and their poor changes, then reduce the amount of the new food you have given them until the digestive system returns to normal. Guinea pig poo is a great indicator of many internal problems, and things such as diarrhoea should always be treated by a vet.
So feed you guinea pig whatever he or she wants to eat, but make sure that it includes all of the vitamins, minerals and fibre that they need on a daily basis.
Can A Guinea Pig Eat Too Much Food?
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