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GUINEA PIG SHOPPING LIST

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Guinea Pig Shopping List

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LEAFY GREENS
Dandelion Greens/FlowersRaspberry LeavesMustard GreensEscaroleEndive
RadicchioCollard GreensCarrot/Turnip TopsParsleyRomaine**
Swiss ChardBok ChoyMint LeavesRed & Green Leaf LettuceBasil
Kale**Beet Greens**Chicory**Spinach** 
**Warning!  Many types of leafy greens are high in Vitamin C, but are also high in calcium and/or oxalates, which can lead to urinary issues such as bladder stones.  You can offer these, but only offer in small amounts.  If your guinea pig has had bladder stones or bladder sludge, aim for feeding leafy greens that have a calcium to phosphorous ratio of 1.5:1 to 2:1.
OTHER DAILY FRUITS/VEGETABLES
Tomato (high in Vitamin C)Bell Pepper (high in Vitamin C)Celery Stalks & Leaves (cut small)Cabbage (Red, Green, Chinese)Baby Carrots (max 1 per day)
Broccoli Leaves/Peeled StemsCucumberApple (thin wedge/no seeds)Dried Apricot (a few raisin-sized pieces)Banana (1/4” round slice)
Cantaloupe (1”x2” piece w/ washed rind)BlueberriesGrapes/Raisins (not both; one or two)Orange (one slice)Pear (thin wedge)
StrawberriesWatermelon (1”x2” piece w/ washed rind)Note:  As always, hay should be the #1 component of a guinea pig’s diet.  Fruits, veggies, and greens are supplementary.
FORBIDDEN FOODS
Beans (any kind)BreadCerealsChocolateCorn
NutsOatsAny GrainsPeasRefined Sugar (yogurt drops)
SeedsWheatFor their health, under no circumstances should a guinea pig be provided any of the items listed under Forbidden Foods.